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
Ortega will rely on the get-up-and-go that has guided him to this point.
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Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 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
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
Getting the get-up-and-go of caffeine and the mind-expanding magic of weed all at once used require holding a hot mug of joe in one hand and a burning joint in the other.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2023
Insulin shuttles it through the blood system into cells, giving you the get-up-and-go to play tennis, hit the gym and, or get work done.
—Jenna Schnuer, Fortune Well, 24 Feb. 2023
The height for the single serve is tall enough to fit a travel mug, perfect for those get-up-and-go mornings.
—Kyle Beechey, SELF, 22 Feb. 2023
Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 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
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
Getting the get-up-and-go of caffeine and the mind-expanding magic of weed all at once used require holding a hot mug of joe in one hand and a burning joint in the other.
—Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2023
Insulin shuttles it through the blood system into cells, giving you the get-up-and-go to play tennis, hit the gym and, or get work done.
—Jenna Schnuer, Fortune Well, 24 Feb. 2023
The height for the single serve is tall enough to fit a travel mug, perfect for those get-up-and-go mornings.
—Kyle Beechey, SELF, 22 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-up-and-go
Noun
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That offensive stance has stood firm even as the stock market continues to be whipsawed by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies that change on a dime, while worries deepen about the vigor of the economy.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Micro-breaks, even as short as a few minutes, significantly boost vigor and reduce fatigue, though longer breaks have a greater positive impact on performance.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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All this Cancer energy will be just one note in a larger harmony, as Jupiter enters Cancer next week and stays until July 2026.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
30 May 2025
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High-level autonomy is responsible for scheduling and prioritizing tasks within a limited energy budget.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Having left New York with two road victories and a firm grip on the series, Indiana returned home full of confidence and a pep in their step.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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The blonde wood, steamed rice, and white musk notes put a soothingly youthful pep in your step.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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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 9 Jun. 2025.
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