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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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Alex arrives to find Lucy literally quaking in fear, especially when Stephen summons the two of them to come meet his latest prey, whose name is Tegan.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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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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When Codi receives an invitation to test the simulator’s latest build, the message turns out to be a trap set by Pinkolaf, a vengeful AI creature born inside DinoGames that has learned to manipulate real-world electronics.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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So long as the data turns out better than investors fear.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 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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The questionnaire gathers details about blood type, chronic health issues, age, name, and contact information.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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As 2026 gathers steam, Boatwright is steering into this clientele.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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It's been a while since any boat wakes disturbed the water.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Maybe this will be the thing that finally wakes them up.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Try it again on the next block, and this time a suspicious-looking mushroom rises from within and chases you, a symbol for transformation that the designers hoped would be globally recognizable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Caterpillar, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, is still fundamentally a cyclical business that rises and falls with the global economy.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Gets up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20up. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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