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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
Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024
According to The Japan Times, Suzuki said the E Vitara can get up to 400km (about 248 miles) on a single charge.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 6 Nov. 2024
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 Aug. 2024
Klum's daughter Leni also graced the carpet and posed briefly with her mom in a chromatic alien getup.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Members also get up to 33% off rentals and special pricing on REI Co-op classes, day trips and more experiences.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024
According to The Japan Times, Suzuki said the E Vitara can get up to 400km (about 248 miles) on a single charge.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 6 Nov. 2024
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In it, Mars and Gaga perform in country getup in a room made up like a hybrid 1950s recording studio and TV show set.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 16 Aug. 2024
Klum's daughter Leni also graced the carpet and posed briefly with her mom in a chromatic alien getup.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Prasar Bharati, India’s public broadcasting heavyweight, rolled out its streaming platform Waves at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, marking the state broadcaster’s entry into the country’s competitive streaming space.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Last month, the company rolled out its large action model (LAM) that attempts to navigate websites on your behalf.Emma Roth, The Verge, 21 Nov. 2024
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In one video, the heiress — clad head-to-toe in bright pink — could be seen mouthing the words while riding on a mini electric scooter suitcase around a large green Christmas tree filled with pink baubles.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The playroom, located just beside the main sitting room, is presided over by a mischievous vintage Polish circus poster from Projekt 26 and outfitted with an upholstered sofa nook clad in Josef Frank’s fantastical Vegetable Tree print.Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
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This shift summons deep, cold waters in the central and eastern Pacific.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Mager was summoned to Ashland Police headquarters to interview both Jane Doe and Grate.Natalie Cardenas, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Anthony Vaccarello’s Saint Laurent Productions is a coproducer on the film, and many of the costumes came from Vaccarello’s archives.Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Last night at the Zanuck Theater on the Fox Lot in Los Angeles, the film screened for the first time in front of an audience with Mangold, as well as stars Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro, costume designer Arianne Phillips, and production designer François Audouy all in attendance.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
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They’re built to withstand outdoor elements like rain, snow, and wind without faltering, and hold up well in storage thanks to their dustproof and corrosion-resistant design.Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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With a unique design and vibration, this skincare essential will offer a refreshing and rejuvenating experience to your skin.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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Lucy wakes at exactly 3:33 am every morning, plagued by horrific visions, and her nightmares draw her into the orbit of police detective Ravi Dhillon’s (Nikesh Patel) investigations of a bloody murder and a child’s abduction.Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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This silky formulation hydrates and exfoliates, evening out the complexion and waking it up with a radiant glow.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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From tablecloths to ceramics, customers can’t seem to get enough of formally dressing their tables and serving surrealism in an elegant manner.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Pair it with jeans for a casual look or dress it up with a skirt or slip dress.Averi Baudler, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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The event gathered food trucks from across the Valley to compete for the title of Best Taco.Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2024
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As grand and stirring as a John Ford saga, this is a historical epic to gather around on those cold winter nights.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Get up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20up. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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