picking up
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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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Maiava completed 19 of his first 20 passes, picking up where he left off last week when he connected on 25 of 29 in the opener.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
In 1997, the actor and socialite Grace Hightower tied the knot, and they celebrated by picking up a $1.5 million home in Gardiner, N.Y.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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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
