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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 dress
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
Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
This is an event where none of the producers, actors or filmmakers invited have to get up and make a speech.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
The Stranger Things star is donning a transformative getup for his new movie Evil Genius, sporting a larger physique, a massive false beard, and overalls in set photos from the upcoming true-crime drama film.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Nov. 2025
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Verb
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.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
This is an event where none of the producers, actors or filmmakers invited have to get up and make a speech.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
While little of the plot is revealed, Streep is seen walking through the hallways in studded red pumps, entering an elevator in a chic black and white getup paired with heavy shades.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
The Stranger Things star is donning a transformative getup for his new movie Evil Genius, sporting a larger physique, a massive false beard, and overalls in set photos from the upcoming true-crime drama film.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get up
Verb
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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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And in November, the company rolled out different personalities allowing users to choose from professional, friendly, candid, quirky, efficient, cynical and nerdy versions.—
Arianna Huffington,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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His butler opened the door and, seeing the Beretta in the young man’s gloved hand, led the visitor to the bathroom where Sieff was dressing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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With prices starting as low as $8, the retailer is packed with markdowns on cozy sweaters, travel-ready pants, and matching sets that make getting dressed—and staying comfortable—effortless.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The ministry has also summoned X officials to discuss the matter.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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With Donna’s Banishment seeming almost a forgone conclusion, Cumming summoned the players back to a special morning edition of the Roundtable to just get the inevitable out of the way.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The production features original music by Kemet Gobel, lighting and technical design by Zane Shrem-Besnoy, scenic design by Michael Woguls and costumes and pros by Danielle Bunch.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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This time, the focus is on the intensity of tango, the unique presence of the dancers, and the way in which costumes structure, support and sculpt.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The runner offers a neutral design with texture and fluff that gives your feet something comfy to sink into.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ross is considered one of the most important figures in golf, and the club is frequently praised for staying true to his traditional design style.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The woman recalled someone knocking on their door, waking her family, before hearing shots.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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On Monday evening, the Bristol Fire Department and Mayor’s Office announced Kelly’s funeral and wake arrangements.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 Jan. 2026
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From statement kitchen islands clad in marble effect porcelain to entryway floors where guests can keep their shoes on without the guilt, this material delivers practicality and style in several spaces within a home.—
Nomita Vaish-Taylor,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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In one shot from the campaign, Hailey also sits in a large chest of drawers, painting her toenails while clad in her Victoria's Secret lingerie.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Investigators gathered images from surveillance video that prosecutors said showed Thurman’s face and submitted them to Illinois’ facial recognition program, which led to his identification.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The roving raids targeting car washes, parking lots where day laborers gather and garment factories disrupted immigrant communities throughout the region for weeks in June and July.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Get up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20up. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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