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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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Recent Examples of pick up
Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
One early morning, I was told to be ready at 5 a.m. to be picked up by a minibus carrying the Diablos.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
If your home apartment complex or neighborhood association contracts with a private waste collection company like WM or GFL, your holiday pickup schedule may vary.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
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Creating more social opportunities through new hobbies — or picking up an old hobby —can really make a difference.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
One early morning, I was told to be ready at 5 a.m. to be picked up by a minibus carrying the Diablos.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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The couple also had a 22-month-old daughter, who was left in a car seat in their pickup truck for more than 18 hours after the murders, the opinion said.
—Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
If your home apartment complex or neighborhood association contracts with a private waste collection company like WM or GFL, your holiday pickup schedule may vary.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick up
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Transforming classic dishes into allergen-friendly versions is an art Chef Liz has mastered.Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
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In contrast, quantum computers training on quantum data need exponentially fewer examples to master a task.Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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As the water vapor rises, the salt is left behind, ensuring that only purified water is collected.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Statistics collected by The Times from local government documents across Tibetan areas show similar numbers in boarding schools, with some areas notably higher than others.Chris Buckley, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Unrivaled Sports is buying a sprawling Texas property known for its baseball tournaments as the youth sports industry continues to evolve toward using team sports as the basis for creating broader family experiences.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Just last year, Authentic bought Champion, while Marquee acquired Totes and Isotoner and WHP inked a deal to take on Vera Wang.Evan Clark, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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The 'zebra striping' trend, where individuals alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, is gaining traction, allowing people to enjoy the social aspect of drinking while maintaining balance.Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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And in each of those contests, the national opposition party has gained ground relative to its statewide performance in the presidential election a year earlier.Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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An evacuation order in the Hollywood Hills has been lifted.Lily Ford for The Hollywood Reporter, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
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Wirtz has lifted the floor for playing behind the striker but arguably has not reached his ceiling — that, more than anything, is a frightening prospect.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Senate to continue consideration of Laken Riley Act The Senate this week will continue consideration of the Laken Riley Act, which would require that migrants who are arrested for theft are detained.Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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Tara Card, 42, is also accused of having methamphetamine when Woodland police arrested her on Dec. 27.Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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Regular Post Office hours and mail delivery will resume on the Thursday after each holiday.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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The show, scheduled to air live on Tuesday, Dec. 31, will begin at 8 p.m. ET/PT and will go on till 10 p.m. before taking a half-hour break and resuming at 10:30 p.m.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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The couple can be seen having a blast as Hart took the clippers and started trimming Wilkerson's beard in various ways, eventually splitting it into three long strands.Gil Macias, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Bookings are now open in California, with the Origin trim starting at US$89,900, and the Signature trim at US$102,900.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Pick up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20up. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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