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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
Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Dad had to get up early the next morning to run a business, while the rest of them slept in.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Sara Netzley, EW.com, 28 June 2025
Some of your getups on The Traitors, especially this past season, are wild.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
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Verb
Carrie then gets up and dances around in her apartment.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Dad had to get up early the next morning to run a business, while the rest of them slept in.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Travolta shared a shot of his Danny getup on Instagram after the Hollywood Bowl event, along with a video of his appearance on stage.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 28 June 2025
Some of your getups on The Traitors, especially this past season, are wild.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get up
Verb
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There continues to be speculation in industry circles that Apple will at some point relent and roll out an ad tier; such a decision might be influenced by how much subscriber churn this latest increase generates.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2025
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The logo of the Chinese social media application TikTok Shop on the screen of an iPhone as the platform rolls out its shopping division in Europe, March 15, 2025, in Paris.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Scores of mourners clad in Maryvale High School's colors of black and gold gathered to memorialize Michael Montoya II, a 16-year-old student fatally stabbed in class, during a vigil at the Phoenix school.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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At a distance, the staunch political history of carnival can be easy to overlook on Instagram feeds full of beautiful Black people clad in feathers and rhinestones or neon paint and charcoal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
23 Aug. 2025
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During the monsoon, the monsoonal ridge will push up into the Four Corners region, summoning moisture to the region below, but Arizona has been stuck in a dry, atmospheric pattern, with most of the activity limited to the far southeastern part of the state and New Mexico.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Saks had been summoned to answer an anonymous complaint against him, the first step in an ethics process that could have led to his expulsion.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
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The event will also feature a cat costume contest (noon-1 p.m. both days), feline agility, and adoptable cats from local shelters.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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The revival’s creative team includes Academy Award- and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers, scenic designer Teresa L. Williams, Tony Award-winning costume designer Dede Ayite and lighting designer Amanda Zieve.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The park is nearing the end of its design stage, said Heather Gleason, the Chicago Park District’s planning and construction director.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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While the long-popular attraction retains much of its ride infrastructure, including an elevator lift and flume design that allows for a steep, watery descent, Journey to Atlantis does have new elements, beginning with the queue itself.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What begins as a strange ritual quickly unravels into a waking nightmare.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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Across the country, woke prosecutors implemented no-bail policies or avoided jail time for juveniles, but these approaches have proven ineffective.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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The first step to enjoying Dixon’s chili is dressing it up with a myriad of toppings for an additional cost between 15 cents to $1.25.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Slovakia unfolds like a storybook—picture Bratislava’s old town leaning into the Danube—dressed with pastel façades, winding alleys, and medieval towers.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Andy Buchanan | Afp | Getty Images As the U.S. vice president’s journey continued into Scotland, police were once more present — this time watching out for people who had gathered to witness Vance touch down.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Get up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20up. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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