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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
Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
New York officials said individuals who filed under single status could receive up to $200, while married couples or qualifying surviving spouses could get up to $400.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
D. T. Max, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Although elbow room is a precious commodity in the middle of the Pit, Small had no regrets about his oversized getup.
—Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Verb
At an emotional team dinner Friday night, coach Sherrone Moore got up to address the team.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
New York officials said individuals who filed under single status could receive up to $200, while married couples or qualifying surviving spouses could get up to $400.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
Back at the Hotel de la Ville, four Floridian members of the hard core drank champagne and Hugo spritzes and eyed the sky in their respective Dolce getups: Suzy Buckley wore a purple sequin gown.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Although elbow room is a precious commodity in the middle of the Pit, Small had no regrets about his oversized getup.
—Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get up
Verb
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Three plays later, Karl rolled out and connected with Baez in the front corner of the end zone.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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The drone deliveries will roll out in pilot markets before the end of this year and are part of a broader push to diversify the company's delivery capabilities beyond human couriers, vehicles, and sidewalk robots.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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My 8-year-old big sister, Lisa, clothed in her first communion dress and veil, her treasured rosary draped in her hands, lay motionless and cold amid the white silken lining, her head upon a white satin pillow.—
Patti Newton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fans began cheering as soon as the guitar riffs started, and sang every word of Dua’s cover of the 1978 track with her and her band, all clad in black.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Professors and administrators must be summoned under oath.—
Ayaan Hirsi Ali,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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One day, an ordinary office worker named Mukouda Tsuyoshi is suddenly summoned to another world.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The costumes were the perfect nondescript counterpoint to Lamar’s trend-launching look.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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There will be trick-or-treating for kids through downtown shops and Halloween costume parties for adults throughout island establishments in the evening.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thanks to cross-generational compatibility and modular design, many components—such as controllers and DFMs—can be refurbished and redeployed within the Pure Storage product ecosystem.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sneakers feature Altra’s signature FootShape design, which splays at the front to give your toes ample space for natural movement.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Smoothing round poppy seeds and sea salt—which do the gentle buffing—come suspended in a hunk of detoxifying French blue clay, nourishing olive fruit oil, and zingy peppermint essential oil, the latter of which wakes you up better than any iPhone alarm.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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If anything, conflict is to be expected; seeing eye-to-eye every waking moment of every day would be far more concerning.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The company's founders, dressed in uniform-like blue jackets and khaki pants, rang the bell at the National Stock Exchange to start the trading day.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The numerous burgers include the Grind, which comes dressed with lettuce, tomato, red onions, choice of cheese or build your own; the B&B is made with Brie cheese, bacon, smoked habanero jam; and the Southern is made with sharp cheddar pimento cheese, bacon and spicy dill pickles.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Civic pride meets global ambition The 2025 edition gathered nearly 13,000 attendees, including 700 professionals and 310 journalists, with screenings almost sold out and industry sessions at 90% capacity.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Get up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20up. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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