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as in rolls 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 clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
all got up in her Sunday best
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Recent Examples of gets up
The movie’s strongest sequences arrive in the second half, once Aaron begins to shed his most selfish impulses and gets up the nerve to pursue therapy.
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Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2026
This is how the Canadiens’ top four is likely to look once Guhle gets up to speed, with Mike Matheson and Noah Dobson together on the top pair and Guhle and Hutson on the second pair, with Hutson most likely to shift over to the right side.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Ennin gets up and stumbles down the block before collapsing next to a building.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
In a video shared on Reddit, Bosco’s partner, whose name is Blake, gets up on stage and talks about their relationship, which started six years ago.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 20 Oct. 2025
Kevin sneaks his way into a room at the Plaza Hotel and gets up to his usual shenanigans in the building, which was owned in real life by Donald at the time, with Ivana serving as the property's president.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2025
After the program gets up and running, the federal government guarantees in its contract with Indiana there are at least 450 detainees, or else the feds will pay for the shortage, Arnold said.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
The victim, who was pulling a cart along the sidewalk at the time, falls to the ground but eventually gets up and tries to run after the suspect while holding his side.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Conrad gets up and touches the necklace before kissing her.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2026
This is how the Canadiens’ top four is likely to look once Guhle gets up to speed, with Mike Matheson and Noah Dobson together on the top pair and Guhle and Hutson on the second pair, with Hutson most likely to shift over to the right side.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Ennin gets up and stumbles down the block before collapsing next to a building.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
In a video shared on Reddit, Bosco’s partner, whose name is Blake, gets up on stage and talks about their relationship, which started six years ago.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 20 Oct. 2025
Kevin sneaks his way into a room at the Plaza Hotel and gets up to his usual shenanigans in the building, which was owned in real life by Donald at the time, with Ivana serving as the property's president.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2025
After the program gets up and running, the federal government guarantees in its contract with Indiana there are at least 450 detainees, or else the feds will pay for the shortage, Arnold said.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
The victim, who was pulling a cart along the sidewalk at the time, falls to the ground but eventually gets up and tries to run after the suspect while holding his side.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Conrad gets up and touches the necklace before kissing her.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets up
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On Wednesday night, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told CNN that headcount at his company would likely remain steady as the nation's largest bank rolls out AI internally.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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The new sauce rolls out to McDonald's locations nationwide starting November 3.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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While trying to make music after her mother’s death, Julie (Madison Reyes) summons the spirits of a band that died in 1995 and ends up behind their new lead singer.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Staring November 18, Starbucks located in Target stores nationwide will be rolling out the Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate, which summons serious holiday nostalgia.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 Nov. 2025
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Things go badly when their neighbor, Tommy, turns out to have sinister motives.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Compared to his ever-serious character on Heated Rivalry, Storrie turns out to have a real sense of humor about himself and a willingness to commit to a bit.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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Middleburg also dresses to the nines for the holiday season, with festivities kicking off the first weekend of December during a multiday affair known as Christmas in Middleburg.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Back then, she had been advised—free of charge—by stylist Bailey Moon, who dresses the likes of Morgan Spector and Cristin Milioti and is most widely known for having worked with Jill Biden and her family throughout president Joe Biden’s administration.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
2 Jan. 2026
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Every December, the global travel industry gathers to discuss that very question (and more) at the International Luxury Travel Marketplace (ILTM) in Cannes, France.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As the Chinese men shoot the breeze and play cards, a mob of armed white miners gathers over the hill and encroaches on the unsuspecting outsiders.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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The discomfort also wakes me at night.—
Harlan Selesnick,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The novel, which was crowned champ of the spring 2024 Jimmy Fallon Book Club, follows Lee, a mother who, during a relentless winter storm, wakes to an intruder in her home.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, if one spouse is 65 or older, that income threshold rises to $33,100.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
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Picture sipping coffee as the sun rises over the Rockies, or gliding past red rock canyons en route to Glacier National Park, all from the comfort of a panoramic observation car.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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