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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
Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Before the mass began, Gov. Kathy Hochul, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (currently the most powerful African American in U.S. politics), Senator Chuck Schumer, and former President Bill Clinton all got up to speak.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Barry Levitt, Vulture, 12 May 2025
The little one perfectly matched her mom's getup, wearing her version of the casual, yet highly recognizable look.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Just pull up a chair – or get up and dance instead.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Before the mass began, Gov. Kathy Hochul, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (currently the most powerful African American in U.S. politics), Senator Chuck Schumer, and former President Bill Clinton all got up to speak.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
Noun
The queens look great in various silver/black getups, but the lyrics — about being famous and successful — are pretty generic.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 12 May 2025
The little one perfectly matched her mom's getup, wearing her version of the casual, yet highly recognizable look.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get up
Verb
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Additionally, the automaker rolled out commercials for the campaign, including one filmed inside the Kentucky Truck Plant that aired live on NBC and at Churchill Downs during the 2025 Kentucky Derby.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2025
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Trump’s tariff policy, first rolled out in April, imposed new levies ranging from 11% to 50% based on each country’s trade deficit with the United States, on top of a 10% baseline tariff applied globally.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2025
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The two sections of the building are constructed of a spruce framework clad in smooth oak panels, while the central gate is made from traditional 6-inch pine logs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
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Set in the year 3333 on a desolate alien world, players take on the role of the Swordsman, a somewhat blank slate character with minimalist features clad in a tattered cloak.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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Initially, DeSales University professor Marie Bolger had also been summoned to court, but her name was removed from a later filing.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Gi-hun summons his courage and spirit in his final moments, defending his values even as his mission decisively fails.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
28 June 2025
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Unfolding against the backdrop of SCAD’s campus in the hilltop village of Lacoste in the Luberon Valley, honorees included actor Toby Jones, director Stephen Frears, screenwriter Christopher Hampton and James Bond and Harry Potter costume designer Jany Temime.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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Every cobbled lane was blocked by revelers crowded outside the bars, all wearing white-and-red fiesta costumes.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
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Musetti wore a white, leather Bottega Veneta jacket with a woven leather design.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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But archaeologists recovered shattered doll fragments and beautiful China decorated with pink floral designs.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Subsequently, in my waking life, the sight of a dog turned me into, well, a scaredy cat.—
Thomas Cangelosi,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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This could occur for players who tried to wake the game from sleep mode or who pressed a button to merely preview a purchasable item, the agency said in a complaint, which outline offenses from 2017 to 2022.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Use it to dress salads with extra virgin olive oil, or on cooked or raw vegetables.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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The siblings grew up in the lap of luxury, dressed in the finest silks, with doting courtiers catering to their every whim.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Times pop music critic Mikael Wood and staff writer August Brown gathered to discuss the box set and what to make of its bounty.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Despite its enormous size, Apophis will not impact Earth in 2029, but its very close pass is a once-on-a-lifetime opportunity to gather data that could be critical for humanity’s future.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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