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
In eastern Cuba, 5 to 10 inches of rain are expected through Tuesday, with some spots possibly getting up to 12 inches.
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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
And people, when the chest-burster happened, were getting up out of their seats and leaving the theater.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 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
Fellow wide receivers Chris Marshall and Cam Bates came over to celebrate with Brown before realizing he was still hunched over the ball and showed no signs of getting up.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Gaw recommends individuals, particularly women in midlife, eat breakfast one to two hours after getting up to regulate their blood sugar and hormones and supercharge their energy for the day.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2025
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
And people, when the chest-burster happened, were getting up out of their seats and leaving the theater.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 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
Fellow wide receivers Chris Marshall and Cam Bates came over to celebrate with Brown before realizing he was still hunched over the ball and showed no signs of getting up.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Gaw recommends individuals, particularly women in midlife, eat breakfast one to two hours after getting up to regulate their blood sugar and hormones and supercharge their energy for the day.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting up
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Nasser drives a Tesla, which began rolling out its Grok AI conversational assistant feature in July 2025.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s measure was followed by the EU rolling out additional sanctions and agreeing to finance Ukraine for the next two years.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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White and Farrell will help, but don’t go summoning memories of Fred Dean’s 1981 arrival that ignited the 49ers’ first Super Bowl run.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Navigating the software involves using hand gestures and speech, although the headset also has a button for summoning Google’s Gemini and a touchpad.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 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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Try to eat breakfast soon after waking, keep mealtimes regular, and avoid heavy meals right before bed.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Leanos recalls her sister waking her up to tell her that the video was going viral.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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But often these insightful gems are just left on our proverbial shelves gathering dust.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Use dressing within 1 day, or store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Last September the company opened The LaPointe Atelier at 31 Howard Street in Manhattan to host private appointments for its statement occasion dressing, as reported.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 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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After all, though TikTok may tell you that everyone is doing up their dorm rooms at the cost of roughly a new car, in reality, the average family spend (according to a RetailMeNot poll) is a much less jaw-dropping $598.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
27 Aug. 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 7 Nov. 2025.
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