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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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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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as in increase
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Recent Examples of pick up
Art De Roché, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Recently, Barry Jenkins’ Mufasa: The Lion King had a slow start with a $35.4 million domestic opening before picking up steaming and ending up with an impressive $718 million globally.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Blitz has produced and directed five original comedy pilots, all of which were picked up to series.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Archaeologists say Nitzan picked up an ancient Canaanite scarab that dates to the Middle Bronze Age.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
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As Francisco Trincao picks up the ball, Gyokeres looks over his shoulder to spot the last defender on his left.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Recently, Barry Jenkins’ Mufasa: The Lion King had a slow start with a $35.4 million domestic opening before picking up steaming and ending up with an impressive $718 million globally.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Blitz has produced and directed five original comedy pilots, all of which were picked up to series.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Archaeologists say Nitzan picked up an ancient Canaanite scarab that dates to the Middle Bronze Age.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick up
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Service is friendly but discreet, something the Swiss have mastered like few others.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The bottom line is that nearly four years into this new normal in college football, NFL teams are still trying to master a transfer landscape that isn’t going away.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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In Congress, Reps. Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon and Dina Titus of Nevada collected signatures from 127 Democratic colleagues on a letter urging Trump to reconsider closing the Institute.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fingerprints from Hurd's vehicle were collected and processed, placing Braxton inside her vehicle and residence.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But there’s always somebody who will come around and buy a $50,000 candle.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Marquee Brands was in exclusive talks to buy Dockers from Levi Strauss & Co., but ultimately couldn’t get comfortable with the price in the tariff mayhem and had to let the opportunity slip.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The strategy is straightforward: invest at least $2,000 in a company's stock to gain shareholder rights, then submit resolutions pushing for corporate responsibility.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Many victims reported Crawley used his professional status and charismatic personality to gain trust, create an illusion of financial stability and ultimately exploit those relationships for personal gain, the release states.—
Ron Wood,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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Leadership means lifting people up, not punching down.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
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Those storms lifted water levels at lakes and reservoirs across California while shoring up the Sierra Nevada snowpack.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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Police arrested a man on Monday and accused him of intentionally crashing his vehicle into a pedestrian in Stamford in February, which landed the victim in the intensive care unit in a local hospital.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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Horner, owner of Tarpon Coast Fishing Charters, has since been arrested and charged with burglary with assault or battery following an investigation, according to Punta Gorda Police Department and the Daytona Beach News-Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Jury selection for Karen Read's retrial on murder and other charges in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, resumes Thursday with just one more seat to fill.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But Judge Darren Simpson of Idaho’s 7th Judicial District denied the motion, and the trial resumed for another two days until jurors were sent to deliberate.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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The idea of trimming the tree during Masters week with so many people nearby did not seem logical.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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Its snug cabin is beautifully trimmed in high-quality materials, and features wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay connectivity, and a premium Bowers & Wilkins audio system.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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