GET UP Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

get up 1 of 2

verb

Definition of get up

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 dress

to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes all got up in her Sunday best

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as in to summon

to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers I'm still trying to get up the energy to reply

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getup

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noun

ˈget-ˌəp

as in costume

clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation went to the prom in some elaborately beaded getup

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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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Martínez then got up and walked out of the courtroom with Jesus Rivas, the teen’s father. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026 Winds are expected to be breezy through the weekend, with gusts getting up to 15 mph. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

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Paired with a simpler getup like jeans and a tee, the bold bags instantly make your outfit—and give it some unexpectedly quirky personality. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 2026 Despite the heavy rain, attendees arrived at the historic venue with their best getups. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for get up

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As Chinese companies have rushed to develop AI models and hardware that can rival that of the US, the government has also carefully rolled out incremental measures to maintain social stability.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
The company has also made several pushes into AI, integrating its Gemini AI model into its core search product, in addition to rolling out Gemini Spark personal AI agent and Google AI Studio for developers.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of roll out

Verb

Photos released by authorities showed a group identified as the attackers, dressed in black clothing and hats and riding on the back of a black pickup truck.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
That means no tasting cookie dough made with raw eggs, no licking brownie batter off the beaters, and no homemade Caesar dressing made with uncooked yolks.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 23 July 2026

Definition of dress

Verb

Seven days later, as injuries decimated their rotation, the Astros summoned Lambert to slot in as a substitute.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 23 July 2026
The post also mentions two new smart glasses designs from Google, adding to the two shown off at I/O in May, which will presumably feature a comparable no-wake-word option to summon Gemini’s help.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Definition of summon

Noun

When host Seth Meyers brought up the sky-high stilettos Evans wears in the show, the performer, 47, clarified that the shoes aren’t the hardest part of his costume.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
No matter the role, Zendaya has turned method dressing into an art form, consistently finding ways to nod to a character without veering into costume territory.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Definition of costume

Noun

For more than four decades, Tully Luxury Travel has helped discerning travelers design journeys that extend well beyond the voyage itself.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Bryan’s team, taking inspiration from the design of the Atlanta Falcons’ wings and centering pleating into the designs, feels the most cohesive so far.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of design

Verb

What circadian sunmaxxing actually means Circadian sunmaxxing refers to intentionally getting outside within roughly an hour of waking for 10 to 30 minutes of natural light, often longer on cloudy days.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Most protocols call for 5 to 10 minutes of outdoor light on clear bright mornings and 20 to 30 minutes on overcast days, ideally within 30 to 60 minutes of waking.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026

Definition of wake

Verb

Finally, the third recruits seaweed to gather minerals that are otherwise too dilute to chase.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
Uptown’s First Ward Park became a scene of resistance Saturday evening when about 75 people gathered to mourn two men who were fatally shot by ICE this month.

— Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026

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