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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the whole house had been done up for Halloween
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
on Wild West Day some of the women came to the office done up as showgirls, while the men were mostly outlaws
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
all of this fussing about the wedding has done me up
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Recent Examples of do up
Elsa lives with her solicitous boyfriend, a firefighter named Bonifacio (Patrick Criado), in a typically gorgeous Almodóvarian apartment in Madrid done up in lusciously bold colors.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 20 May 2026
There should be a willingness to mix and match if necessary, as the coaches have done up front.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 20 May 2026
What in the world are those overgrown basketballs doing up there?
—Rui Bo, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
And last year, the Unified Government Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance that stipulates people who are caught living outdoors, on public or private property, would be required to do up to 40 hours of community service, pay hundreds in fines or spend up to a month in jail.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 20 May 2026
There should be a willingness to mix and match if necessary, as the coaches have done up front.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 20 May 2026
What in the world are those overgrown basketballs doing up there?
—Rui Bo, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
And last year, the Unified Government Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance that stipulates people who are caught living outdoors, on public or private property, would be required to do up to 40 hours of community service, pay hundreds in fines or spend up to a month in jail.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do up
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References to nomads of the Kazakh steppe and local symbolism abound in the label, as seen in the heavy glass bottles recalling nomads’ flasks and decorated with handmade pendants in the form of old coins engraved with the emblem of each fragrance.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Inside are a series of smaller, more intimate rooms frescoed with Pompeian miniatures, and decorated with period furniture and family heirlooms.—
Ruchira Sharma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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After a sweet introduction from longtime friend and storied industry producer/musician Don Was, who talked about late-night visits to a Nashville Shoney's with the country icon, a humble Brooks, clad in his usual uniform of jeans and cowboy hat, walked the small stage holding a microphone.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The brilliant reds and gold of the willows and poplars and the bright yellows and pale greens of frostbitten underbrush stood out against the backdrop of the mountain slopes, which were clad in the darker green of spruce and pine and topped with a fall of snow from the last few nights.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Like Morgan and Lee, Tina Fey was dressed the part of a super fan, wearing a Knicks jersey.—
Chelsea Stahl,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Perry wore a floor-length white gown as Trudeau kept his look simple in a white dress shirt and black blazer over matching slacks.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The dial is adorned with diamond hour markers and the signature Constellation star for extra sparkle.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
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Then on June 17, the slightly wider lunar crescent will appear just a couple of degrees to the left of brilliant Venus; the two brightest objects in the night sky adorning the west-northwest evening sky.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
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If dressing to impress is on your agenda, Renwick is the answer.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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When the salmon is cooked, transfer it to a plate and spoon some dressing over it.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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In recent months security forces have killed a string of top Maoists and the rank-and-file are laying down their weapons.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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At the same time that the GKN situation was unraveling, the rupture of a chemical tank containing a different chemical mixture killed 11 people at a paper mill in Washington state.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Jurors exhausted after emotional trial Jurors appeared emotionally exhausted after the verdict.—
Jennifer McLogan,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Without any changes, that retirement trust fund will be exhausted in 2032, according to the the Social Security Trustees.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Most sailings include one or two formal nights on their itineraries, where guests are encouraged to dress up.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Julianne Hough, Nicole Scherzinger, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka are all dressed up for the 79th annual Tony Awards on June 7 in New York City.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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“Do up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do%20up. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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