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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to gain
to gradually increase in
the boat was just picking up speed when it was rammed by another boat
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
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?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
9
as in to trim
to make neat
the boy's bedroom looked like it hadn't been picked up in quite a while
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in increase
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pick up
Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
Kolby King tied the game at 63 with a free throw at the 4:43 mark, but Diarra assisted McNeeley on a three-point play to answer, and picked up two more assists on big-time 3-pointers from Karaban.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
James Raia, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Six people, including two children, are dead after a person driving a pickup truck the wrong way on a Mississippi highway collided with a car.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pick up 
Verb
But momentum really picked up with Astro's Playroom, the bite-size 2020 3D platformer that was bundled with every PlayStation 5—again to show off the hardware features.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
Kolby King tied the game at 63 with a free throw at the 4:43 mark, but Diarra assisted McNeeley on a three-point play to answer, and picked up two more assists on big-time 3-pointers from Karaban.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
McGee drove a Toyota Tundra pickup truck into her 80s.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Six people, including two children, are dead after a person driving a pickup truck the wrong way on a Mississippi highway collided with a car.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pick up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick up
Verb
-
At just 3 months old, Brody mastered this adorable trick, thanks to his owner, New York realtor Amanda Lavender.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
-
But mastering live streaming will be crucial for its future as concerns about stagnation and subscriber growth continue to loom.Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Go down this corridor, collect that item, go back to the wall that can only be destroyed by said item, explore a new corridor for the next item, etc.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
-
Two years ago, U.S. intelligence officials issued a bulletin stating that the Chinese were collecting information about local officials.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The Chanel’s compact mirror caught my attention in 2021 during a viral TikTok challenge where fashion aficionados bought the cheapest thing from their favorite luxury houses like Chanel, YSL, Louis Vuitton, and Dior.Rachel Besser, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
-
Find showtimes and buy tickets at the official movie website.Kathryn Varn, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
First-time homebuyers gained some ground, representing 30% of November sales, up from 27% in October but slightly lower than a year ago.Diana Olick, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
-
These coins often gain popularity due to social media trends, celebrity endorsements, or the humor associated with their branding rather than any intrinsic utility or technical innovation.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
But the best story of all was Maryanne, and watching this delightful goofball evolve into a cutthroat champion was truly thrilling, lifting Survivor 42 into the mid-twenties.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
-
Supporting Ukraine’s domestic market Nemiroff also has an eye on lifting the Ukrainian economy.Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The police have already arrested the Defense Minister, the chief of the National Police, the head of the Metropolitan Police and the military counterintelligence commander for collaborating in the insurrection.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
-
Yoon’s defense minister and police chief and two other high-level figures have been arrested over the martial law enforcement.Kim Tong-Hyung, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Those couldn’t all be about resuming the death penalty or opioid settlement dollars.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
-
Allen's blood mission will resume with a Week 15 date with the 12-1 Detroit Lions, which could be a potential Super Bowl LIX matchup.Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Leaders are beginning to question the ROI of their software investments (all 300-plus of them), and this scrutiny will intensify as businesses look to trim expenses.Michael Zuercher, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
-
To keep your Frenchie's feet healthy and comfortable, it is recommended to trim their nails every 3 to 4 weeks.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near pick up
Cite this Entry
“Pick up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20up. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share