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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
David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Took a whole lotta tryin' Just to get up that hill.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Oct. 2024
The number one spot is, of course, Roan’s joint-smoking, green-skinned Lady Liberty getup from this summer’s Governors Ball Festival in New York in June.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
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Verb
There's frustration that that's allowed to happen, and his stick got up.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Took a whole lotta tryin' Just to get up that hill.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
The usual spots dress up in their creepiest getups.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Oct. 2024
The number one spot is, of course, Roan’s joint-smoking, green-skinned Lady Liberty getup from this summer’s Governors Ball Festival in New York in June.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get up
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Becky is just one of many musicians participating in Super Bowl LIX campaigns this year, and Mountain Dew is only the latest company that has rolled out teasers in recent weeks.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2025
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The brand rolled out a six-speed sequential manual gearbox option called Sportshift, for those who preferred paddles to clutch pedals.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2025
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The hospitality tent is clad in camouflage and adorned with flags from all branches of the military.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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A number of attendees who braved the bristling winter cold were clad in merchandise celebrating the group’s legacy.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Lamar delivered a Super Bowl performance wholly unlike any other before it, in which the aim was not to summon nostalgia or comfort but to demand full attention and active listening from his audience.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Bureau of Mediation Services intervened, summoning both parties for mediation on Monday, March 4, with the union’s strike window opening on Tuesday.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The score is sweeping, the costumes impossibly intricate, and the ending fittingly bittersweet.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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Sierra Crocker, a Fish dancer, said the fish costumes included fun, round eye glasses that resemble fish eyes.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The Winter Collection, which includes an armchair, couch, divider, lighting and blanket, will debut Feb. 6 at Dubai’s renowned collectible design space, Gallery Collectional.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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Fun fact: The medal spins (because what's more Miami than a shiny medal that spins?), a design element Frankie Ruiz, the marathon's founder, thought of in the event's early years.—
Sommer Brugal,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Apple continues to generate chatter for its landmark 1984 commercial that shows an athlete hurling a sledgehammer at propaganda video, waking citizens from a subdued state.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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But my girlfriend was kicking me and trying to wake me up.—
Katherine Turman,
SPIN,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Quinn Hughes, who got banged up last game against the Stars, did not dress after being listed as a game-time decision.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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West, meanwhile, also was dressed head-to-toe in a black T-shirt, pants and sunglasses.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Finally, the sound reaches the jittery group gathered beneath the marble archways outside the palazzo’s guest villa.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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