1
as in rolling out
to leave one's bed
you need to get right up when the alarm goes off in the morning
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2
as in clothing
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
all got up in her Sunday best
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Recent Examples of getting up
Gone are the days of spending hours searching for the answer to a question, having to leave the house to meet someone new or even getting up to change the temperature in your home.
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Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Joy Villa has opened up about getting up the courage to defect from the Church of Scientology after 15 years in its service, and not before being in the religious cult took a steep toll on her physical and mental health.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
For getting up the hill and getting across the flatter sections.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
In eastern Cuba, 5 to 10 inches of rain are expected through Tuesday, with some spots possibly getting up to 12 inches.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
During those visits, Ray and Alex took an interest in dance — getting up onstage with the park’s performers and talking with them after the shows.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
While researchers are not yet certain of the optimal frequency to interrupt sitting, LaCroix said that getting up three times each hour is better than only getting up once per hour.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Barrymore couldn't help but laugh at the trio going viral for getting up close and personal with each other's toes.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
The scenic village, which has a population of approximately 780 people, was getting up to 10,000 tourists a day, according to a report from The Guardian.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Joy Villa has opened up about getting up the courage to defect from the Church of Scientology after 15 years in its service, and not before being in the religious cult took a steep toll on her physical and mental health.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
For getting up the hill and getting across the flatter sections.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
In eastern Cuba, 5 to 10 inches of rain are expected through Tuesday, with some spots possibly getting up to 12 inches.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
During those visits, Ray and Alex took an interest in dance — getting up onstage with the park’s performers and talking with them after the shows.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
While researchers are not yet certain of the optimal frequency to interrupt sitting, LaCroix said that getting up three times each hour is better than only getting up once per hour.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Barrymore couldn't help but laugh at the trio going viral for getting up close and personal with each other's toes.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
The scenic village, which has a population of approximately 780 people, was getting up to 10,000 tourists a day, according to a report from The Guardian.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting up
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The company is looking to further ramp up its cutting-edge 2 nm offerings this year, after rolling out mass production last quarter.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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This budget-friendly grocery store is always rolling out new and delicious items, and many of them come as a surprise.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Winds will shift northerly overnight, summoning colder air as the system departs.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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But Lee finally had him at his disposal again, summoning the eighth-year pro into the rotation in the first quarter after initially going to Tre Mann to spell Ball.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Dec. 2025
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The network will air the iconic Video Music Awards for the first time ever, and a number of top names are turning out to support the event.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Old Hamlet’s retainers acquired crumbling public housing estates turning out occupants enabling them to build showy apartments for cash buyers.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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Each person's circadian rhythm, often defined as the body's internal 24-hour clock, keeps the body operating on a healthy pattern of sleeping and waking.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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In 1941 Wales, the populace all begin dreaming of King Arthur’s return, while also claiming to witness waking phenomena like dragons in the London Underground and lights at Stonehenge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
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The post was shared quickly, gathering more than 250 comments in less than a day.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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European and Ukrainian representatives are gathering in Paris again on Wednesday for further talks regarding a potential peace deal to end Russia's full-scale invasion of the country.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2026
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There was even one woman who related gender inequality to dressing more professionally.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Pinspark Lounge Set While demands for dressing better for air travel have been hotly debated, one way to stay off the radar for the style critics is with a simple tracksuit.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Benioff had revealed over the summer that AI was already doing up to 50% of the work at the company.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Dec. 2025
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The good news, however, is that even casual fans of their music can enjoy and appreciate what Joseph and Dun are doing up there.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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Keke Palmer also took us back to the early aughts, dressing up as Jessica Alba in Honey.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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There are songs about dressing up in your Halloween costume, celebrating Halloween at school, and decorating the house in Halloween decorations.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Getting up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20up. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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