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as in to roll out
to leave one's bed
you need to get right up when the alarm goes off in the morning
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
all got up in her Sunday best
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the wine book's getup is pretty standard, with wines being arranged according to country of origin
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Recent Examples of get up
Lauren Peller, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
That means that Apple TV users will get up to three episodes of shows like Bel-Air, Twisted Metal and Happy’s Place, while Peacock users till get up to three episodes of shows like Palm Royale, Stick and Slow Horses.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Now through September 1, indulge in trending ballet flats, chunky heels, and boots that appeared on the feet of your favorite stars and are sure to power every last one of your upcoming getups — doling out all-day comfort that will put your feet, and not only your wallet, at ease.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The senator seemed unsteady, but got up and kept walking with the help of his detail.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
That means that Apple TV users will get up to three episodes of shows like Bel-Air, Twisted Metal and Happy’s Place, while Peacock users till get up to three episodes of shows like Palm Royale, Stick and Slow Horses.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
During this year’s All-Star Weekend, Colson did a stand-up comedy routine, opening for Leslie Jones and Cedric the Entertainer; Brooks dressed her in an all-leather getup from designer Karl Kani, the same designer Dave Chappelle wore in his classic 1993 Just For Laughs set.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Now through September 1, indulge in trending ballet flats, chunky heels, and boots that appeared on the feet of your favorite stars and are sure to power every last one of your upcoming getups — doling out all-day comfort that will put your feet, and not only your wallet, at ease.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get up
Verb
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The European Union, for example, just started rolling out a new Entry and Exit System (EES) in which travelers use biometric data to gain entry to 29 European countries.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Home and commercial textile manufacturer 1888 Mills has rolled out a new line of 100 percent cotton bath and bedding products, created in partnership with Cotton Incorporated.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Most of the bodies appear to belong to young men, and those who are clothed appear to be wearing civilian clothes.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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The ultra-rare Mercedes-McLaren SLR is a timeless icon, one that almost mandates being clad a silver hue.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This fall Frankenstein’s monster rises once more, summoned this time by Mexican film director Guillermo del Toro.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lorch summoned him to his office.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Although the Peacock adaptation didn't show a full shot of Gacy in his clown costume, the series included scenes of him talking about his passion for dressing up as a clown and publicly performing as one.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Fisher’s dad says the 13-year-old actor has grown four inches since she was cast; the costume department has already refitted her dress three times.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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If this was a novel, the heroes would be Joe Whebbe and Rhonda Paoli, his wife and partner in their design/renovation business, who’ve saved Kamman’s 300,000 books.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
20 Oct. 2025
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The hydrogel’s design creates a huge challenge space.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
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In the new Indonesian horror flick The Elixir, a new herbal potion concocted by a traditional medicine doctor accidentally wakes the dead, and now all Hell is breaking loose.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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Weiss will never be woke enough for her critics, and that’s a good thing.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dancing spirits, dressed in Victorian-era garb, stir up devilry as the night unfolds.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Make a tasty salad dressing with pomegranate juice, rice vinegar, oil, garlic powder, and a bit of honey.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Just three minutes later, Schneider’s shot-on-goal was deflected by a Canton defender toward the strong-side post, which Handwerk gathered and finished off for the insurance goal.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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About two dozen people gathered at the town council meeting on October 16 to voice concern and distress about drinking, bathing in or washing their clothes in the yellow, brown water as the public comment period stretched over an hour.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
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