1
as in to roll out
to leave one's bed
you need to get right up when the alarm goes off in the morning
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
all got up in her Sunday best
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of get up
Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Hynes isn’t blind to the fact the Wild don’t seem to get up for these types of games.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Ingrid is arguably the character having the most difficulties with the contemporary world, where the princess getup is part of her job.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for get up
Verb
At her retirement dinner, people got up, one after the other, to pay tribute to her.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Hynes isn’t blind to the fact the Wild don’t seem to get up for these types of games.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
This rich-looking set is the perfect early-to-mid-spring getup.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Ingrid is arguably the character having the most difficulties with the contemporary world, where the princess getup is part of her job.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for get up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get up
Verb
-
But Snow Peak rolls out a grass carpet for new campers who might otherwise need to acquire large amounts of gear.—
Naomi Tomky,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
-
The news came at Taco Bell’s Live Más Live gala March 10, during which the company introduced more than 20 new menu items — though the under-eye patches are the only non-edibles being rolled out.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Betty, attempting to paper over her unthinkable loss, dresses Laura in her daughter’s clothes, gives her her daughter’s place at family meals, has her daughter’s bike fixed to Laura’s height.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
-
As two Japanese women dressed as Buc-ee's beavers head-butted at the center of a 16-by-16 ring Wednesday evening, Palmer Event Center’s once-lukewarm crowd began a furious chant.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Maria’s brothers, with their perpetual runny noses, are summoned with a sniffly wipe.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
-
The film is about a New York playwright summoned to Ireland to bury his father.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
-
This one shows Peter Parker, out of costume, collapsing.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
One iconic moment came when Anna Wintour joined Anne Hathaway on stage to present the awards for best costume design and best makeup and hairstyling.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
-
As Hathaway spoke about the importance of costume design, Wintour looked about the audience with a sort of bored expression before putting on her signature sunglasses.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Kay woke before dawn to the sound of rain rattling the windows.—
Charlotte Brooks,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
-
This process rehydrates the corms, waking them up from dormancy and encouraging them to sprout.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Weaving, clad in a magenta pink gown, recorded a video message to fans, which ran at the start of the film.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
-
Joseph and his supporters were clad in green and white and marched somberly to the election council’s headquarters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
On March 18th, Hadi gathered with friends to celebrate Chaharshanbe Suri, a festival of fire on the eve of the last Wednesday before Nowruz, the Persian New Year, which begins on March 20th.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
-
Before sunrise in downtown Dallas, volunteers gather in near silence, scanning sidewalks and glass towers for signs of birds that didn’t survive the night’s migration.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Get up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20up. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
