1
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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2
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
White Oak Pastures has pet-friendly cabin rentals done up in rustic style.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Three other bone grafts are awaiting transplantation, a procedure that can be done up to five years after donation.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
After all, though TikTok may tell you that everyone is doing up their dorm rooms at the cost of roughly a new car, in reality, the average family spend (according to a RetailMeNot poll) is a much less jaw-dropping $598.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
And just this month, Victor Victor did up two colorways of Nike’s Air Max Dn8 modeled after a few of his favorite cars.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Three other bone grafts are awaiting transplantation, a procedure that can be done up to five years after donation.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
After all, though TikTok may tell you that everyone is doing up their dorm rooms at the cost of roughly a new car, in reality, the average family spend (according to a RetailMeNot poll) is a much less jaw-dropping $598.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
And just this month, Victor Victor did up two colorways of Nike’s Air Max Dn8 modeled after a few of his favorite cars.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do up
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Look to flea market finds to decorate with your harvest bounty.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Students took on more responsibility, leading cultural celebrations and decorating school halls.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 35-year-old donned a little black dress clad with a jeweled neck-piece.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The man was fully clothed, wearing a hoodie and jeans, and had a phone in his pocket, the assistant principal said.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The evidence that Song was the shooter comes from a green mask the assailant wore from which samples that tested positive for Song’s DNA were taken and from interviews with cooperating sources, FBI Special Agent Clark Wiethorn testified at the hearing.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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In a recent campaign ad, Van Epps wears an Army uniform throughout the entire ad with patches and insignia removed.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The egg itself sits on a rock-crystal base, which is shaped like a block of melting ice and adorned with even more diamonds and platinum.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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Stretching to the pointed edge of the property is a 62-foot-long rectangular infinity pool adorned with mosaic tiles in swirling shapes that mimic the greenish glow of bioluminescence.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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Upon her arrival, the Princess of Wales — dressed in a gray suit and heels — received an overview of RAF Coningsby's work on recent operations, including activity in Poland to support NATO.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Photos emerged of rescue crews dressed in high-visibility vests, shocked worshippers and faith leaders embracing one another near the synagogue.—
Peter Wilkinson,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tom is torn between loyalty to his dead wife and love for the estranged son who killed her.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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How many people did Ed Gein kill in real life?—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Given how many comebacks the Pacers had in the playoffs, there is some evidence that all that pressure (plus a relentless offensive pace) exhausts teams over 48 minutes.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Dassey, now 35, has exhausted his appeal efforts.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Anrabess 2-piece Long Sleeve Knit Outfit The Anrabess Long Sleeve Knit Outfit combines the beauty of a sweater with the comfort of joggers to create a look that’s travel-ready and easy to dress up or down.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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This one from Lillusory will look great casually paired with leggings or jeans, or dressed up with a satin midi skirt.—
Kenedee Fowler,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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