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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
Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Dad had to get up early the next morning to run a business, while the rest of them slept in.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Sara Netzley, EW.com, 28 June 2025
Some of your getups on The Traitors, especially this past season, are wild.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
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Verb
Carrie then gets up and dances around in her apartment.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Dad had to get up early the next morning to run a business, while the rest of them slept in.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Travolta shared a shot of his Danny getup on Instagram after the Hollywood Bowl event, along with a video of his appearance on stage.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 28 June 2025
Some of your getups on The Traitors, especially this past season, are wild.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get up
Verb
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The Paper had previously been slated to roll out over four weeks, with the first four episodes coming on the premiere day and two per week after that through Sept. 25.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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The logo of the Chinese social media application TikTok Shop on the screen of an iPhone as the platform rolls out its shopping division in Europe, March 15, 2025, in Paris.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Scores of mourners clad in Maryvale High School's colors of black and gold gathered to memorialize Michael Montoya II, a 16-year-old student fatally stabbed in class, during a vigil at the Phoenix school.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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At a distance, the staunch political history of carnival can be easy to overlook on Instagram feeds full of beautiful Black people clad in feathers and rhinestones or neon paint and charcoal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During the monsoon, the monsoonal ridge will push up into the Four Corners region, summoning moisture to the region below, but Arizona has been stuck in a dry, atmospheric pattern, with most of the activity limited to the far southeastern part of the state and New Mexico.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Instead of giving up the drum, the boy plays a drum call that summons hunters and the leopard flees, allowing the boy to perform at the royal court and fulfill his duty.—
Felicia Appenteng,
semafor.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The revival’s creative team includes Academy Award- and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers, scenic designer Teresa L. Williams, Tony Award-winning costume designer Dede Ayite and lighting designer Amanda Zieve.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The inaugural recipient is Ruth Carter, Academy Award-winning costume designer known for her cinematic storytelling through fashion.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The most notable design element is the CX's sculpted canopy opening.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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The park is nearing the end of its design stage, said Heather Gleason, the Chicago Park District’s planning and construction director.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That statement underscores how companies must balance tradition with change in an environment where the political and woke microscope of social media is focused on every design tweak that could be fostering a hidden message.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Mitchell woke as police approached and fled, as officers pursued.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The garden salad was refreshing, with iceberg lettuce, cucumber and cherry tomatoes dressed with homemade ranch dressing with the taste of fresh dill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
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The first step to enjoying Dixon’s chili is dressing it up with a myriad of toppings for an additional cost between 15 cents to $1.25.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Andy Buchanan | Afp | Getty Images As the U.S. vice president’s journey continued into Scotland, police were once more present — this time watching out for people who had gathered to witness Vance touch down.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Get up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20up. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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