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phrasal verb
- To lift or take something from a surface; to collect a person or thing, often by vehicle.
- To acquire a skill or piece of information informally; to improve, increase, or gain momentum.
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The crypto crash of 2026 is picking up steam.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“She walked around those halls just putting her head into offices unannounced, picking up leaflets, starting conversations to find out what programs existed that could benefit her community,” Orleck explained.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
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- getting the hang of it
- catching on
- on the upswing
Possible Antonyms
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- going downhill
- leaving behind
- setting down
