1
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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3
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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4
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
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Lopez was seen in shocking footage, since shared publicly, of the man grabbing a frightened cat, later identified as Mittens, and hurling her across a front yard not once, but twice, before she was picked up again.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Later, picking up a job packing CDs (from midnight until 5am) at a factory in Bourton-on-the-Water while studying at university.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
When the preaching and singing was done and the funeral ended, the Gentlemen picked up the casket again and carted it onto the back of the white truck often called the Popemobile.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
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Kaleidoscope Film Distribution has picked up world sales rights (excluding UK & Ireland) from Gerard Johnson’s (Tony) Odyssey, which debuted at this year’s SXSW Film Festival.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Lopez was seen in shocking footage, since shared publicly, of the man grabbing a frightened cat, later identified as Mittens, and hurling her across a front yard not once, but twice, before she was picked up again.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Later, picking up a job packing CDs (from midnight until 5am) at a factory in Bourton-on-the-Water while studying at university.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
When the preaching and singing was done and the funeral ended, the Gentlemen picked up the casket again and carted it onto the back of the white truck often called the Popemobile.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick up
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Follow the following design tips to master the art of styling your end table.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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Her early exposure to the game amplified her love and developed a desire to master all aspects.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Airlines are collecting billions of dollars annually from seat assignment fees.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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On the latter list — the most important for songs in the U.S. — Boone narrowly collects another top 40 win, breaking into that special region in last place.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Established in January 2023, my store aims to be a welcoming sanctuary, more than just a place to buy books.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Georgie, meanwhile, seeks to buy the auto shop after Jim considers selling it to a local rival, Fred Fagenbacher (Matt Letscher).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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This helps both individuals gain perspective and prevents an emotional standoff from escalating.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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My campaign to get Emmy voters to remember how good Black Doves was has gained crucial traction!—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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Colorful murals, many by women artists, greeted me at every turn; one by illustrator Brooke Smart, depicting women lifting each other up, reflects the ethos of the district.—
Carley Thornell,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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To further lift morale, staff organised a barbecue at the training ground, which went down well with the players.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The former record executive, who was arrested in 2015 on suspicion of murder in a hit-and-run incident that killed businessman Terry Carter, reportedly agreed to a $1.5 million settlement in the wrongful death case on April 29, according to Rolling Stone.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Detectives arrested Ryan Hewitt, 29, of Corona on charges of carjacking and murder following an investigation, the sheriff’s office said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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Sitting with his defense team in Judge Arun Subramanian’s lower Manhattan courtroom, a steely eyed and fidgeting Combs Friday morning listened as the ‘Me & U’ singer resumed her testimony under questioning from attorney Anna Estevao.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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The Murrays are scheduled to return to North Carolina on Thursday where the one-year marker awaits to be endured, and life resumes.—
Mac Engel
May 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
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Porsche Germany's Porsche, which is majority-owned by the Volkswagen Group, trimmed its sales and profit margin forecasts, partially citing the impact of Trump's tariffs.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Hochul’s gimmick of mailing out $300 rebate checks to individuals and $500 for couples, a wasteful $3 billion vanity project favored by many running for reelection, was trimmed to $2 billion, with checks of $200 and $400.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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