as in vigor
active strength of body or mind
even after her broken hip healed, Grandma never regained her get-up-and-go
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Recent Examples of get-up-and-go
The longer the dormancy, the more get-up-and-go the gas pedal has.
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Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Thus the coffee gods created a world of more discerning (some might say finicky) coffee connoisseurs, one where people now pay $5, $6 and more for a cup of liquid get-up-and-go.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
In 2021, Charles, admiring Marchetti’s get-up-and-go, invited him to chair his fashion task force.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
One of the ironies of the Thatcher era was that a lot of the oppositional counterculture ranged against her could be seen as a kind of ideal application of her own small-business dream: cottage industry get-up-and-go!
—Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Ortega will rely on the get-up-and-go that has guided him to this point.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
For those who like things to be a bit more get-up-and-go, there's the chance to climb aboard a Mini Moke – a small but heavy-duty open-top vehicle – to tour the island.
—Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 21 Feb. 2024
The smaller engine proved well-tuned for the nuanced task of negotiating sand dunes, but the V8 offers more grunt and get-up-and-go for scenarios that call for higher torque and more output, like high-speed passes.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2023
Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Thus the coffee gods created a world of more discerning (some might say finicky) coffee connoisseurs, one where people now pay $5, $6 and more for a cup of liquid get-up-and-go.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
In 2021, Charles, admiring Marchetti’s get-up-and-go, invited him to chair his fashion task force.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
One of the ironies of the Thatcher era was that a lot of the oppositional counterculture ranged against her could be seen as a kind of ideal application of her own small-business dream: cottage industry get-up-and-go!
—Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Ortega will rely on the get-up-and-go that has guided him to this point.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
For those who like things to be a bit more get-up-and-go, there's the chance to climb aboard a Mini Moke – a small but heavy-duty open-top vehicle – to tour the island.
—Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 21 Feb. 2024
The smaller engine proved well-tuned for the nuanced task of negotiating sand dunes, but the V8 offers more grunt and get-up-and-go for scenarios that call for higher torque and more output, like high-speed passes.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-up-and-go
Noun
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Walker offers a fresh perspective with youthful vigor.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Your vigor is a gift, yet pacing yourself ensures consistency and keeps your focus strong beyond a single push toward completion.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Saturn in your companionable 7th house is encouraging Pluto in your playful 5th house, so the energy of these cosmic powerhouses should be a little less hard to handle and a lot more fun!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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State officials are also discussing possible rebate checks for taxpayers to help blunt high energy costs.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One member of High Point University’s pep band delivered that prescription when he was spotted emphatically hitting a cowbell on camera.—
Ryan Brennan
March 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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One member of High Point University’s pep band delivered that prescription when he was seen emphatically hitting a cowbell.—
Ryan Brennan
March 25,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Get-up-and-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-up-and-go. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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