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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
Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
The show premiered on Fox and ran for six seasons before it was canceled and then picked up by ABC.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Residents should be sure the leaves are raked/blown to the appropriate location before calling to schedule a pickup.
—The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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So if the Trump administration cut off the funding for heat pumps that the IRA provides, states could pick up the slack.
—Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
The show premiered on Fox and ran for six seasons before it was canceled and then picked up by ABC.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Will trash pickup be affected on Election Day in Kentucky?
Trash pickup should remain normal for Louisville, Kentucky, residents Tuesday.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Residents should be sure the leaves are raked/blown to the appropriate location before calling to schedule a pickup.
—The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick up
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But as anyone who has mastered a meringue roulade will tell you: Patience pays off.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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This is a critical gap that must be closed to provide the next generation of diverse leaders with the resources, education and technical access needed to master this evolving tech.Robert Smith, CEO of Vista Equity Partners, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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The filing also details ongoing legal proceedings with the Vivos Group, including arbitration awards and the appointment of a receiver to collect damages.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In October, cities such as Newark, New Jersey; Wilmington, Delaware; and Norfolk, Virginia, recorded no rain at all, according to the Southeast Regional Climate Center, which collects precipitation data across the country.Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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To buy a company, a PE firm typically relies on debt financing, aka borrowing the money from a bank.Allison Morrow, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Chiefs continue to be on an upswing in driving more women to buy tickets, merchandise and engage with team accounts across social media.Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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In an age when more and more games have taken on the continual live-service model, only so many can gain traction (some only last a few days).Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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The bag gained popularity due to its functionality, affordability, and simplistic design, making fashion accessible to a broader audience.Essence, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
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How much weight a child can lift is far less important than teaching them good movement patterns.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The officer and the man continue to argue, and the driver lifts an index finger up to his mouth, as if gesturing for the officer to be quiet.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Ibarra was arrested on Friday, Feb. 23, and charged with several offenses including murder, kidnapping and assault, according to online court records previously cited by PEOPLE.Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Now new details have emerged: The country singer and songwriter was arrested after a state trooper pulled him over for speeding and allegedly found marijuana in the car.Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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Students are able to return to their dorms and campus dining will resume standard operations starting at 4:30 p.m.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Earlier this year, Jin and J-Hope separately finished their service obligations, and full-band activities are expected to resume in 2025.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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The new legislative maps trimmed that lean down to 53%, raising questions from Republicans and enthusiasm from Democrats over whether the seat would flip parties under the new maps.Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Bath & Body Works recommends trimming the wicks to ¼-inch before lighting, keeping debris out of the wax pool, and setting the candle on a heat-resistant surface for safety.Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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