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as in to master
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
he has a knack for picking up a language in a few weeks
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2
as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
pick up all of your things because we have to be off this beach before dark
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as in to buy
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
could you pick up some milk at the store?
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as in to gain
to gradually increase in
the boat was just picking up speed when it was rammed by another boat
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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
pick up your feet while I vacuum in front of the sofa
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
police picked up the fugitive when she went out to buy food
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as in to clean house
to make a place neat and orderly by removing extraneous stuff
I thought you said you had picked up, so why are these things still lying around the rec room?
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as in to resume
to begin again or return to after an interruption
after the protestors were removed from the auditorium, the speaker picked up his lecture right where he had left off
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as in to trim
to make neat
the boy's bedroom looked like it hadn't been picked up in quite a while
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Recent Examples of pickup
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
This leads fund managers to pick up gold and silver stocks as hedges against such a possibility.
—John Navin, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, city crews are traversing the city, picking up soaked belongings piled on the sides of streets.
—Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Inside linebacker Robert Spillane picked up a late pressure, and fellow starter Christian Elliss posted a run stuff.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
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Season 2 picks up after Kimmie marries businessman Horace Bellarie, inheriting a new sense of power that angers her in-laws, Netflix said in its release.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
This leads fund managers to pick up gold and silver stocks as hedges against such a possibility.
—John Navin, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, city crews are traversing the city, picking up soaked belongings piled on the sides of streets.
—Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Inside linebacker Robert Spillane picked up a late pressure, and fellow starter Christian Elliss posted a run stuff.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
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By pausing to think, clarifying communication, double-checking details, listening actively, timing actions wisely, aligning intentions with behaviors and learning from missteps, executives can master the art of the small stuff.—
Jason Richmond,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Dakota Johnson has mastered the art of replacing heels with loafers.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
24 Aug. 2025
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All the other tournaments are categorized by how many points the winner collects.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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Movement sensors and other tools collect information on body positioning, and put that into the mix, and if someone uses a fitness wearable throughout the day, for example, Whoop, that information can go into the hopper, too.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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For recruiting purposes, the White House specifically ordered ICE to buy two Mustangs, which are joining 25 new Chevrolet Tahoes, along with Ford Raptor pickups and top-end GMC SUVs as part of the fleet, according to purchasing data.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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At that point, farmer DeWitt V. Brown bought the bridge and moved it to his land.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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In Texas, the five-seat GOP gerrymander assumes that the party will keep gaining ground with Latino voters, and it’s being cheered on by a party chairman who immigrated to the United States from India.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Portugal is gaining popularity with American tourists due to its affordability, safety, and accessibility.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Angel Reese added her name to the record book Monday night, but her milestone wasn't enough to lift the Chicago Sky past the Las Vegas Aces.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Work on Empire Wind 1 was allowed to resume after BOEM lifted its order in May, following multiple rounds of conversation between Trump and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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No one had been arrested as of Friday afternoon, Mariot said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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Penelope Convertino, 22, was arrested by FBI agents Aug. 28 on a charge of making a threat to murder a federal official with the intent to impede, intimidate and interfere with Blackburn's performance of her official duties, a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office said.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
The Tennessean,
29 Aug. 2025
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The museum is hosting events to share its findings with the public, as well, and will resume more of its educational programming into the fall season.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The right-wing former General Ariel Sharon became prime minister, and the talks were not resumed.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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When to Seek Professional Help Dr. Oliver says that most causes of hair breakage can be treated with the right products, regular hair trims, and minimizing grooming and styling practices that are harsh on strands.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
21 Aug. 2025
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Ford revealed a new Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon trim with a lightweight carbon fiber body.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Pickup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickup. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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