1
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
What in the world are those overgrown basketballs doing up there?
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Rui Bo, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Wednesday’s practice started with some of the players doing up-downs after forgetting equipment.
—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
Rui Bo, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Wednesday’s practice started with some of the players doing up-downs after forgetting equipment.
—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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Setting the business up, decorating, shopping and all the other preparations for the opening assist in moving the plot towards its conclusion.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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This is a lovely window for nesting, gathering loved ones, and even making moves around your living situation, whether that means decorating, purchasing, or settling somewhere new.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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On July 15th, 2020, the CDC Director recommended all Americans start wearing masks as a way to 'get the epidemic under control,' citing a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly (MMWR) study involving two hairstylists in Missouri.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Getting off the plane, Chamberlain was wearing shades on a gloomy day.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Now, fans can pick up Pride merch that the singer has signed off on — in some cases quite literally with her signature adorning the item.—
Tim Chan,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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This navy blue door dazzles next to the subtle green and white trim adorning the house.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
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Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Basically, tick tubes are cardboard tubes that have been filled with cotton that’s been treated with permethrin, a tick-killing chemical.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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But eventually, the structure itself needs to be questioned, because getting that balance right becomes the difference between retaining strong leaders and slowly exhausting them.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Sliding effortlessly from incisive observer to chaotic flirt to exhausting narcissist, Firstman is never not in on the joke.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Crow-Armstrong was getting up from the warning track after making an unsuccessful attempt to haul in Miguel Vargas' two-run double when he was heckled by a woman standing beyond the fence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Just getting up there in New York will be fun.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 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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“Doing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doing%20up. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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