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pickup

[pik-uhp] / ˈpɪkˌʌp /
NOUN
boost
Synonyms


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Owners, he says, may be holding out for higher prices and a pickup in activity.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

As in the neighboring eurozone, the pickup was driven by higher energy prices prompted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The increase would also help pay for things like extended store hours for members, and pickup and delivery options.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

GM and Ford had a different idea: Instead of crowding the market with more small cars, they would launch electric versions of their pickup trucks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

We sat in the pickup and tried to enjoy our last moments with our beloved grandmother.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall