PICKUPS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

pickups

noun

plural of pickup

as in increases

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Recent Examples of pickups Kia Tasman Courtesy Kia Kia expects to sell 90,000 pickups a year in North America and claim 7% of the midsize pickup segment by 2034, according to Automotive News. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026

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Chris Douglas, a professor of economics at the University of Michigan-Flint, called it unlikely that stick prices will go up 50% across the board, noting Canada's modest market share, but wonders what will happen if demand increases.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
The real test will come after September 8, when political email volume increases and Gmail users start voting with the Report spam button.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of increases

Noun

Musk’s public profile and statements have driven major valuation boosts in companies like Tesla and SpaceX, but Gibney argues his claims are often out of sync with facts or evidence.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Republicans and Democrats alike are getting boosts from being opposed to data centers.

— Patrick McNamara, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of boosts

Noun

Last month, Congo began vaccinating health and other front-line workers with the Ervebo vaccine that was effective in past Ebola outbreaks caused by a different, more common type called Zaire.

— JEAN-YVES KAMALE, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, the region's healthcare system is already stretched thin, treating children with malnutrition and outbreaks of malaria or measles on a regular basis.

— Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of outbreaks

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The resulting detonations will result in explosions, flashes of light and clouds of smoke visible from a distance, the Navy said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
One resident, Iryna Barisenkova, recalled hearing loud explosions while traveling on public transport.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of explosions

Noun

The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport is getting a slew of significant upgrades, including more ride height, more aggressive fender flares, and some cute amber running lights above the grille.

— Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 9 Sep. 2026
The place is normally crowded with people meeting for pre-match drinks and food while fan groups light flares and sing their songs.

— Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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