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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
The upside is that these rooms are very affordable, and all are done up in contemporary colors and understated decor.
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Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The Spa Café has been done up, with new menus from Adam Smith, and healthy juices and salads on tap.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
That is also when passengers should check bags, which fliers can typically do up to four hours before departure.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The fast-displacement vessel, done up in a sleek, contemporary design, is made entirely of aluminum with a striking shiny gray finish on the hull.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
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Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
The Spa Café has been done up, with new menus from Adam Smith, and healthy juices and salads on tap.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
That is also when passengers should check bags, which fliers can typically do up to four hours before departure.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The fast-displacement vessel, done up in a sleek, contemporary design, is made entirely of aluminum with a striking shiny gray finish on the hull.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do up
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The parades are organized by elite and mysterious krewes that spend months preparing for the holiday, decorating their floats and selecting those who get to ride on them.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the main Mountain House, there are standard rooms either decorated in a Victorian or Classic style, as well as options to book a Tower room with an additional living area.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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But the monks, clad in saffron and maroon robes, soon became unexpected celebrities.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The latter posed up a storm at The Metropolitan Opera in Lincoln Center, clad in a bold, texture-heavy outfit featuring suede boots.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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With only 12 weeks to pull together a wardrobe for the cast, and few of Jones’s old clothing in the archives, Rowe recreated some historical looks— such as the infamous red penguin-print pajama set (a version of the pajama top is worn by Jones on a school run in the new film).—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Cowboy Carter artist shared yet another set of images on Instagram from the 2026 Super Bowl, this time wearing a long brown coat with a matching hat and blue jeans.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some have been completely worn down with obscurity over time; others appear to be washed and adorned with fresh flowers on a weekly basis.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Planted orchid arrangements, from Orchids by Hausermann in Illinois, will adorn the tables.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Actors who look more of the moment are Ayo Edebiri, Teyana Taylor and Jennifer Lawrence – who see dressing for a film premiere or awards show less about creating an outrageous look, and more about asserting their artistry and originality.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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From clean cupboards that keep your cooking on track to clutter-free closets that make getting dressed a breeze, having less stuff makes the everyday easier, and who wouldn't want that?—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Six of the close friends and three guides are among the nine people killed or presumed dead in the avalanche near California’s Lake Tahoe - the nation’s deadliest in 45 years.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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So far, at least 40,000 people have been killed and 12 million displaced, according to the World Health Organization.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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This is particularly important when air-drying laundry, taking a shower, cooking, or cleaning, and it should be done even in kitchens and bathrooms with ventilation systems that exhaust directly to the outdoors.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sources stressed the request for help from Mexico was to exhaust all options but there is not any clear evidence suggesting either Guthrie or the kidnappers are there.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The study also noted that many of these companies guaranteed some news outlets would cover the press releases, and were essentially flooding the space with garbage crypto information dressed up to look like reliable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps the easiest way to dress up your barrel jeans is to go with a matching denim top.—
India Roby,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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