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as in decorating
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 clothing
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 wearing
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 doing up
Wednesday’s practice started with some of the players doing up-downs after forgetting equipment.
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Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Benioff had revealed over the summer that AI was already doing up to 50% of the work at the company.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
The good news, however, is that even casual fans of their music can enjoy and appreciate what Joseph and Dun are doing up there.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 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
Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Benioff had revealed over the summer that AI was already doing up to 50% of the work at the company.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
The good news, however, is that even casual fans of their music can enjoy and appreciate what Joseph and Dun are doing up there.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doing up
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No detail was spared with Louis Vuitton tableware decorating every dining experience from lunches to dinners.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Take Inspiration from Cherished Memories Barry's decorating style is largely influenced by her family and childhood.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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Mira arrived with her friends, wearing the pink dress and a pair of Air Force 1s.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Graham kept the rest of the styling pared down, wearing soft waves, hoop earrings and carrying a small metallic clutch.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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Madonna honored the era with fishnets, metal studs and silver chains adorning a Givenchy mini plaid blazer by Riccardo Tisci.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The old-fashioned accent has recently gained a newfound popularity of late—particularly creative people are even adorning their lamps with brooches.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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On Saturday, Moscow pummeled the central city of Dnipro and other areas for more than twenty hours with barrages of missiles and drones, killing at least seven people.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The coastal Georgia man arrested in 2018 and accused of torturing, killing and burying his two teenage children in the backyard of the family’s mobile home will spend the rest of his life behind bars after reaching a plea deal.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Martinez on Thursday did not discuss details of the plan but said the city was exhausting all its options while seeking more ways to cut costs.—
Abby Church,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Apr. 2026
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In some ways, the Wolfpack were already destined for a reset, with veterans like Tre Holloman, Darrion Williams, Quadir Copeland and Ven-Allen Lubin all exhausting their eligibility.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The two suites at the top of the building are the biggest, with tiny terraces overlooking the square, plus huge walk-in showers made from Portuguese marble that make getting up in the morning feel like a treat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Not Hydrating First Thing in the Morning Most people sleep through the night without getting up to hydrate.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
16 Apr. 2026
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These design aspects allow users to operate it for extended periods without tiring or switching between different power outlets.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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This helps each step feel lighter and easier, diminishing fatigue and letting the wearer venture out farther without tiring.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Dec. 2025
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Fragrant blue-green foliage is accented by unique flowers reminiscent of hops, with papery, rose-pink bracts draping the plant all summer.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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The star's honey blonde hair was swept up into a twist at the top of her head with a long ponytail draping down and a few tendrils framing her face.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Doing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doing%20up. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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