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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
David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Took a whole lotta tryin' Just to get up that hill.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Oct. 2024
The number one spot is, of course, Roan’s joint-smoking, green-skinned Lady Liberty getup from this summer’s Governors Ball Festival in New York in June.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
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Verb
There's frustration that that's allowed to happen, and his stick got up.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Took a whole lotta tryin' Just to get up that hill.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
The usual spots dress up in their creepiest getups.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Oct. 2024
The number one spot is, of course, Roan’s joint-smoking, green-skinned Lady Liberty getup from this summer’s Governors Ball Festival in New York in June.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get up
Verb
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The brand rolled out a six-speed sequential manual gearbox option called Sportshift, for those who preferred paddles to clutch pedals.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2025
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Becky is just one of many musicians participating in Super Bowl LIX campaigns this year, and Mountain Dew is only the latest company that has rolled out teasers in recent weeks.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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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
Verb
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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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The costume designer, who first dressed Cher in 1967, has created some of the singer’s most iconic looks over the years.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In your research, what design rules stayed true no matter the emergency room?—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
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Since joining the French fashion house, Williams has delivered standout bag designs, and this latest addition brings a fresh touch of innovation to the brand’s legacy.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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Because using solar power to heat water is horribly inefficient and conflating it with photovoltaics ignores the difference between gathering thermal energy and the electrochemical processes behind photovoltaics.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
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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“Get up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20up. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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