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as in to roll 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 to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
all got up in her Sunday best
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the wine book's getup is pretty standard, with wines being arranged according to country of origin
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Recent Examples of get up
Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Somehow, Ramos gets up, pulls a gun from his waistband and shoots at Mathews from over his shoulder, hitting him in the neck, Kenny said.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 26 July 2025
Kayla Greaves, SELF, 3 July 2025
Maa relies heavily on weird make-up and getup for the horror impact of the film.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Verb
Mo Plex is not at all conflicted about getting up front.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Somehow, Ramos gets up, pulls a gun from his waistband and shoots at Mathews from over his shoulder, hitting him in the neck, Kenny said.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 26 July 2025
Noun
Just moments prior—adorned in an iconic silver getup, her braids covered in white beads—Williams was on her A-game, defeating Japan’s Naoko Sawamatsu in the first round of the 1997 tournament.
—Kayla Greaves, SELF, 3 July 2025
Maa relies heavily on weird make-up and getup for the horror impact of the film.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get up
Verb
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Late last year, the Austin Police Department quietly rolled out a pilot program to reopen East Sixth Street to car traffic between Red River and Brazos streets on weekend evenings.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Washington, Brussels, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, and even India’s Gujarat state rolled out ambitious plans for building AI capacity.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Before laying their own floral tributes, the family – clad in black — held up peace signs to the cheering crowd of fans, with Sharon being supported by Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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His presence at Lollapalooza drew a crowd clad in cowboy hats and boots who showed up to prove that the Midwest has a thriving country fanbase.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
Verb
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It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1631 to honor his late wife Mumtaz, and artisans from all over the empire, Central Asia, and Iran were summoned.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 July 2025
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Geraghty is strong, and Harper is searing, but Messina, though he’s dutifully put on a mustache and a Southern accent, doesn’t summon the menace required for Whalen, which leaves the rather long play running on two wheels.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The costume department is very keen to have tiny metaphors.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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There’s a multitude of panels, showcases, costume galas, cosplay and much more.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The bar's design won the Best Bar Design Award at North America's 50 Best Bars.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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Its design is inspired by a fairytale and is furnished with mossy interior walls, an upside-down two-top on the ceiling and award-winning bathrooms, among many other details.—
Susan Stapleton,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Nighttime sleep may also be affected; naps that once seemed restorative might now push bedtime later or cause a child to wake earlier than usual.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The cards show your heart has been waking back up from a deep and somber slumber to finally roar more loudly than ever in July.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Demi Lovato dresses the cool girl part while grabbing a frozen treat in Los Angeles on July 30.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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At our interview, Barr showed me an image of Hootie dressed in Los Angeles Dodgers gear, and said the Nomi had just run onto the team's baseball field.—
Salvador Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Are side effects manageable? Coordinating evidence gathering as well as contracts across state Medicaid agencies is likely to yield a more efficient process while improving access for a substantial majority of SCD sufferers nationwide.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Thousands of years before the area had guided sea cave tours and ice cream shops, the Ojibwe people lived throughout this region, fishing the deep waters and gathering wild rice around the adjacent Chequamegon Bay.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Get up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20up. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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