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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
Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
After a few minutes, Denegal got up and walked off the field on his own.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 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
In particular, the Union Pass (a high pass in the northwest that connects the Wind River Range to the Gros Ventre Range) could get up to 8 inches, and the South Pass (a lower pass at the southeastern edge of the Wind River Range) could get up to 4 inches.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
After a few minutes, Denegal got up and walked off the field on his own.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 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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But later this year, alternative map views will also be rolled out, including satellite, street, and transit views.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Last year, Microsoft rolled out its first quantum computing chip, while Google launched its breakthrough chip named WIllow.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Four men, clad in white with black turbans, face a pile of instruments on fire.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sewing has always been a political act—from the millions of unrecorded women who sewed to clothe their families and bring in a little extra cash on the side, to the UK AIDS memorial quilt, the world’s largest community art project.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Jennifer Kent's terrifying psychological horror film, the Babadook is summoned when Amelia reads to her son from a pop-up book about the monster, leading to days of terror.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tompa has been capable of recounting a personal crisis while constantly opening up to universal reflections that summon all viewers.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Hubert de Givenchy collaborated with costume designer Edith Head to bring Holly’s now-iconic black boatneck dress to life.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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Roan’s costumes are as central a component to her stardom as her music.—
Katie Weisman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Prison guards have struggled to stay safe in the facility due to its outdated design.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The front wheel drive (FWD) layout is a key design feature, contributing to the vehicle’s overall efficiency, size and usability.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That internal clock controls your sleep and wake cycles, detecting light as a signal to be awake and darkness as a signal to fall asleep.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Set a 30, 60 or 90-minute timer so the noise doesn’t wake you up.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
27 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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One of them said that the freshmen class should gather at the YMCA building at midnight to practice yells before the game against Texas on the following day.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Accompanying the film screenings around the world, cinema foyers carried installations and themed message walls, and also offered dancefloors and gathering spaces for BTS fans to come together.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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