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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 dress
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
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
The cold weather won’t help the Lions get up for a meaningless game after being one of the season’s biggest disappointments.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
The Stranger Things star is donning a transformative getup for his new movie Evil Genius, sporting a larger physique, a massive false beard, and overalls in set photos from the upcoming true-crime drama film.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The Magic guard was able to get up and make his pair of free throws but continued to move slowly after that sequence and went to the bench.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
The cold weather won’t help the Lions get up for a meaningless game after being one of the season’s biggest disappointments.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
While little of the plot is revealed, Streep is seen walking through the hallways in studded red pumps, entering an elevator in a chic black and white getup paired with heavy shades.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
The Stranger Things star is donning a transformative getup for his new movie Evil Genius, sporting a larger physique, a massive false beard, and overalls in set photos from the upcoming true-crime drama film.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get up
Verb
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The dizzying standard of Zash’s food continues in the lunch menu, which also rolls out in the cavernous space where the original millstone remains.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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This budget-friendly grocery store is always rolling out new and delicious items, and many of them come as a surprise.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Wear it like Hathaway with tailored trousers or dress it up with a sleek skirt for a soft, sophisticated look.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Lean into the femininity of the pattern by adding a polka-dot skirt or dress to your mix.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The ministry has also summoned X officials to discuss the matter.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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With Donna’s Banishment seeming almost a forgone conclusion, Cumming summoned the players back to a special morning edition of the Roundtable to just get the inevitable out of the way.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The mascot is best known for his signature catch phrase and outrageous costume featuring a red cape, sunglasses and a belt decorated with Duff beer cans.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The star also shared an adorable photo of the family’s matching Halloween costume, sharing an image of her, Luai, and Shammas wearing Batman costumes with masks and capes.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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The runner offers a neutral design with texture and fluff that gives your feet something comfy to sink into.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ross is considered one of the most important figures in golf, and the club is frequently praised for staying true to his traditional design style.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Then one day in February 2025, Whitfield woke from a nightmare where Ashley was with another man.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Each person's circadian rhythm, often defined as the body's internal 24-hour clock, keeps the body operating on a healthy pattern of sleeping and waking.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From statement kitchen islands clad in marble effect porcelain to entryway floors where guests can keep their shoes on without the guilt, this material delivers practicality and style in several spaces within a home.—
Nomita Vaish-Taylor,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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In one shot from the campaign, Hailey also sits in a large chest of drawers, painting her toenails while clad in her Victoria's Secret lingerie.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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On Friday night, around 100 community members gathered on North Howard Street to pay respects to Renee Good while calling for justice.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds gathered near the Canopy Hotel, a Hilton property, Friday evening, according to a statement from the Minneapolis Police Department.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Get up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20up. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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