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as in to roll out
to leave one's bed
you need to get right up when the alarm goes off in the morning
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
all got up in her Sunday best
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the wine book's getup is pretty standard, with wines being arranged according to country of origin
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Recent Examples of get up
Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
As Chiefs Kingdom grows and the team reaches for its third consecutive Super Bowl win, some of Kansas City’s newest fans may still be getting up to speed on the NFL and its rules.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
As early as the '50s, holiday department store catalogs would advertise festive getups adorned with stripes, checks, and other holiday motifs for the whole family.
—Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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Verb
If convicted, the women could get up to three years in state prison, according to prosecutors.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
As Chiefs Kingdom grows and the team reaches for its third consecutive Super Bowl win, some of Kansas City’s newest fans may still be getting up to speed on the NFL and its rules.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
The coolest '90s crew around gets all dressed in this Halloween episode of Beverly Hills, 90210, shopping for their getups at Hollywood Costume before heading to a party at a brownstone mansion.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
As early as the '50s, holiday department store catalogs would advertise festive getups adorned with stripes, checks, and other holiday motifs for the whole family.
—Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get up
Verb
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The state has rolled out aid for firefighters in recent years.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Every white ball has rolled out in the 100-plus drawings during the past 12 months.—
Jim Sergent,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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When they’re not clad in ski-gear and ensconced in protective helmets, Kendall has reached for outré furry R13 cowboy boots, bodycon by KHY, and Phoebe Philo outerwear.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2025
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Although Chalamet showing up to the London premier of A Complete Unknown on a Lime bike doesn’t come close to the effortless cool of Dylan jumping on his motorbike clad in leather, curly hair untamed and freewheeling up the highway to Newport.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Camouflaged among desert rocks, the deadly illusionist extends its spider-like tail into the open and twitches it to summon hungry insect-eating birds.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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Was Link trying to summon us into battle against AI, or guide us safely through this uncertain new terrain?—
Oskar Oprey,
Artforum,
28 Jan. 2025
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Or that costume designer Shirley Kurata doesn’t deserve 22 awards for Malkovich’s outfits alone.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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Danica McKellar Celebrates Milestone Birthday with Makeup-Free Selfie After greeting her guests, McKellar heated up the dance floor with a costume change and a surprise ballroom dance number.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Next-Generation of All-Electric RVing As with the early prototype, the Flow features thoughtfully appointed interiors and a sleek design that Pebble says is designed to reduce drag.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2025
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As usual, an A-list crowd of celebrities came out in droves to witness the new designs from Raf Simons and Miuccia Prada.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Smart alarm clocks wake you during your lightest sleep phase, while circadian rhythm apps help optimize light exposure, caffeine, and sleep timing for a smoother adjustment.—
Maria Sokolina,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Being on the lake and being able to go wake surfing and going for sunset rides with your buddies and stuff.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Investigators say video surveillance showed a white Volkswagen sedan reverse parking near Northwest 14th Street and 8th Avenue in Florida City at 9:14 p.m. Two men dressed in dark clothing exited the vehicle and walked west toward the scene, according to Jackson’s arrest affidavit.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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The video, which was posted on Nextdoor, shows a figure in a red mask with horns and dressed in all black clothing ring the front doorbell.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
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Crowds gathered to watch as people competed to resemble some of the most popular celebrities, including Chalamet.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Jan. 2025
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The wide-ranging scandal centered on private investigators who illegally hacked into the voicemails of news subjects and gathered information for Murdoch’s tabloids.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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