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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
the whole house had been done up for Halloween
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
on Wild West Day some of the women came to the office done up as showgirls, while the men were mostly outlaws
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
all of this fussing about the wedding has done me up
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Recent Examples of do up
The agency plans to do up to 75 of these home repairs in its service area.
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La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024
One of the bedrooms is done up with black-and-white-striped wallpaper, black-and-white-striped canopy beds, and black-and-white-striped pillows — all very Beetlejuice.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 22 Nov. 2024
The Capella Manor has been done up by the interior decorator Simone Haag, who aimed for a contemporary-chic design.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
Speaking on Friday, though, Guardiola did up the ante slightly.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
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La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024
One of the bedrooms is done up with black-and-white-striped wallpaper, black-and-white-striped canopy beds, and black-and-white-striped pillows — all very Beetlejuice.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 22 Nov. 2024
The Capella Manor has been done up by the interior decorator Simone Haag, who aimed for a contemporary-chic design.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
Speaking on Friday, though, Guardiola did up the ante slightly.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do up
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Every estate has been meticulously restored, decorated and furnished with a unique style and many of the artworks displayed in the homes have been specially commissioned.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Owner Ann Butler decorated it with gorgeous marble countertops, close-out sale tables, garage sale finds and silverware from three grandmothers, then added great food and heaps of hope.Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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By the time Post Malone came on stage and knocked out his high-energy, crowd-pleasing set while clad in a Luke Combs T-shirt and cutoff jorts, the air was dry and cool.Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
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The interior, clad with carbon-fiber extras, has the seats and dashboard both swathed in dark-brown leather.Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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Sara arrived home just before 9 p.m., and Lyons was allegedly waiting outside wearing a motorcycle helmet, according to the woman who gave Sara a ride home, Mahomet police show.Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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Lastly, Jason Kelce was featured in People Magazine wearing a yellow-gold Rolex Submariner.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
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His couch is adorned with a Chiefs throw blanket, and on it sits a lineup of over 20 hats, almost as if on display at Arrowhead Stadium’s pro shop.Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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The road to Baalbek was lined with placards memorializing martyrs, the deceased members of Hezbollah whose portraits are adorned with the party’s yellow flag.Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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When superstar singer Taylor Swift arrived at last year’s Wild Card game between the Chiefs and Dolphins, she was dressed for the bitter cold while also showing support for boyfriend Travis Kelce.Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
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Schools and residential buildings have also gone cold — with residents told to dress warmly or gather firewood from nearby forests.Charles Maynes, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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Those winds have fanned wildfires into destructive infernos across Los Angeles, killing at least 11 and displacing tens of thousands this week.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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The medical examiner's office says five of those deaths were in the Palisades Fire, while 11 people were killed in the Eaton Fire.Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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While Valverde was brought off in the 74th minute of the Super Cup semi final win against Mallorca on Thursday, Bellingham was seen going to the turf exhausted on more than one occasion and touching the back of his legs.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Backlash to the backlash emerged on Thursday, as many users pointed out that fire resources had been exhausted in the Palisades.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Both options can easily be dressed up or down depending on the venue, month, and of course, the dress code.Rachel Sylvester, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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For Halloween 2024, Sovereign dressed up as a cheerleader while Proctor donned a sparkly football uniform.Emily Krauser, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Do up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do%20up. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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