1
as in rolling out
to leave one's bed
you need to get right up when the alarm goes off in the morning
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in clothing
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
all got up in her Sunday best
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of getting up
Tuning in an hour beforehand is usually a pretty good way of getting up to speed with the stage and guaranteeing the denouement.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
These skills carry over into everyday activities like carrying groceries, getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, or walking on uneven ground.
—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
1 July 2026
My dream weekend is getting up late and watching like four films back-to-back, and ordering food.
—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
The system is forecast to drop 5-10 inches of rain with some areas getting up to 20 inches through Thursday from the mid to upper Texas coast and much of Louisiana as well as portions of Mississippi and Alabama and the western portions of Georgia and the Florida Panhandle.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Crow-Armstrong was getting up from the warning track after making an unsuccessful attempt to haul in Miguel Vargas' two-run double when he was heckled by a woman standing beyond the fence.
—
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Just getting up there in New York will be fun.
—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
Being on a horse and getting up early in the morning, and just being around the guys who have trained me for the last 10 years.
—
William Earl,
Variety,
15 May 2026
The second test is simpler and safer for anyone who’d find getting up from the floor difficult.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
15 May 2026
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
These skills carry over into everyday activities like carrying groceries, getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, or walking on uneven ground.
—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
1 July 2026
My dream weekend is getting up late and watching like four films back-to-back, and ordering food.
—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
The system is forecast to drop 5-10 inches of rain with some areas getting up to 20 inches through Thursday from the mid to upper Texas coast and much of Louisiana as well as portions of Mississippi and Alabama and the western portions of Georgia and the Florida Panhandle.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Crow-Armstrong was getting up from the warning track after making an unsuccessful attempt to haul in Miguel Vargas' two-run double when he was heckled by a woman standing beyond the fence.
—
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Just getting up there in New York will be fun.
—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
Being on a horse and getting up early in the morning, and just being around the guys who have trained me for the last 10 years.
—
William Earl,
Variety,
15 May 2026
The second test is simpler and safer for anyone who’d find getting up from the floor difficult.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting up
Verb
-
Statusphere is leaning into the momentum, rolling out tools that let brands activate Pinterest creators at scale and repurpose high-performing TikTok and Instagram posts for Pinterest’s 619 million monthly users.
-
While YouTube’s growth on TV sets keeps accelerating, most other streamers are flat, down, or up only slightly, with YouTube also rolling out new features meant to grow that share further.
Verb
-
Not feeding the hungry, not tending to the sick, not clothing the naked, not welcoming the refugee.
-
This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.
Verb
-
At Ojai, Lewis wistfully performed the solo prelude off in Libbey Park shrubbery as if a dallying forest spirit summoning ghosts of festivals past.
-
Happily, walking into Champagne Shack does not require summoning courage.
Verb
-
After several decades of turning out the Bunker camp, Republicans have struggled to retain their support.
-
The sunny season is really just heating up, but Palmer has been turning out look after look in anticipation of summer, this perky ponytail included.
Verb
-
Rather than dressing exclusively for high summer, the collection acknowledged the quieter moments—a cool breeze after sunset or the first hint of autumn creeping into late August.
-
The accommodation includes an owner’s suite with a study, two dressing rooms, and dual bathrooms, plus three VIPs, four doubles, and two twins.
Verb
-
Immigrant communities from soccer-playing nations are gathering for watch parties to support their teams.
-
Avoid Steering Customers Toward ‘Yes’ A common mistake is to ask steering questions when gathering customer feedback.
Verb
-
Beyond the huge gym windows, Maharashtra is waking to another green-gold morning of bulbul birdsong and mooching mongooses.
-
Facial puffiness on waking happens because lymph flow slows overnight when the body is horizontal and still, letting fluid pool in the face.
Verb
-
What in the world are those overgrown basketballs doing up there?
-
Wednesday’s practice started with some of the players doing up-downs after forgetting equipment.
Cite this Entry
“Getting up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
