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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
Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Robinson was limited to just 17 points and was able to get up only seven three-point attempts through the first three games of the first round.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The 70-year-old Die Hard actor's getup was complete with a red curler-laden wig, dressy floral top and long white pearl necklace and earrings.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Since the clip was shared online, internet users can't get enough of Gus's loud snoring and refusal to get up.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Robinson was limited to just 17 points and was able to get up only seven three-point attempts through the first three games of the first round.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
To further see the blending of styles, Elvis' iconic pompadour coiffure also rocked the fashion of the day, making for an interesting addition to this groovy getup.
—Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The 70-year-old Die Hard actor's getup was complete with a red curler-laden wig, dressy floral top and long white pearl necklace and earrings.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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If that is the case, rolling out a vaccine like the COVID vaccine could be delayed, which would be a devastating problem if that occurred during peak season in the late fall and winter for the over 22 million Americans with weakened immune systems that need it.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The retailer began implementing RFID in 2013 and by 2015 it was rolled out to the entire collection, enabling quick locating of items in a specific color or size that a customer saw on the Zara website and wants to see in the store.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
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Photo : David Fitzgerald A circular foyer clad in hexagonal tile introduces the home.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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Over an hour after the white smoke emerged, the new pope, clad in his papal vestments, stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica and greeted the world.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 May 2025
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Around 250 cardinals were summoned to Italy for business, including the pope’s funeral and chief among their duties — electing the 267th head of the church.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Dance Mom is summoned over Ava’s objections to the stage.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Bundy recently went through all the costumes and shoes stored in her garage from her days on the stage as the bubbly sorority sister.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Bright’s work in costume design has always dabbled in period dramas.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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My suspicion is that the Air will have a design that will turn heads, and if battery life is acceptable, will prove very popular.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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On Thursday, May 1, the model, 28, left a lasting impression at an event in Miami for her beauty brand Rhode by wearing a sparkling Marine Serre design from its fall 2025 collection, made entirely from 500 silver metallic watch straps, per Women's Wear Daily.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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On the evening of Thursday, May 1, a Butte County, Calif. resident woke to the sound of a car horn.—
Shyla Watson,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Rather than stifling free speech, colleges should encourage respectful debate and promote ideological diversity over woke indoctrination.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2025
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What does dressing in motherhood look like for multi-hyphenate Halle Bailey?—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Minutes later, a man dressed in red and white robes emerged.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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Gattuso encouraged the family to humanize Pelkey, and gathered about 50 letters of support, including family, friends, elementary school teachers and military buddies, Wales said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Townspeople of Genazzano gathered in the square outside the main church housing the Madre del Buon Consiglio (Mother of Good Counsel) sanctuary as Leo arrived and greeted them.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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“Get up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20up. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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