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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
Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
So far, 16 of the movies and shows released by Marvel were filmed in the U.K. where studios get up to 25.5% of their spending reimbursed by the government.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2025
Berry followed a silver theme seen in several other getups on the carpet, sporting a disco-ball like Christian Siriano gown.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Going to bed at 8 p.m. and getting up at 2 or 2:30 a.m. was feeling less and less constructive.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
So far, 16 of the movies and shows released by Marvel were filmed in the U.K. where studios get up to 25.5% of their spending reimbursed by the government.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
Williams said, sharing the inspiration behind her getup.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2025
Berry followed a silver theme seen in several other getups on the carpet, sporting a disco-ball like Christian Siriano gown.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get up
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Vaccinations Drop Off Late last year, the CDC rolled out a seasonal flu vaccine campaign targeted at more than 200,000 livestock workers.—
Amy Maxmen | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump had rolled out a flurry of individual-nation levies on trading partners, including one sky-high fee: a tax on Chinese goods of 104%.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The en suite bath, clad in fine stone and stained silver oak, includes a rain-steam shower and a separate water closet.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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Martinez, clad only in his boxers, was arrested and hit with numerous gun possession charges.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Sammie’s music even summons traditional Chinese dancers, awakening Americanized Bo and Grace’s cultural heritage.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump summoned House Republicans to the White House for a midday meeting as the beleaguered speaker pulls out all the stops to nudge the process forward before lawmakers leave Thursday for a two-week spring recess.—
Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since arriving on Savile Row, the sons have worked with several high-profile costume designers on pieces for forthcoming productions.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hire a really good costume designer and a really good art department.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Conspicuously anglo human characters resemble the generic design often seen in low-rent CG fare produced overseas: large heads with pristine skin and pronounced facial features.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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And in another first for Netflix, the design of the thronglet characters from the game actually inspired the creatures in the episode itself.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And while Stitch stands over her protectively, looking confused but not trying to wake her, tiny Taco has a different approach.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Trump has made the war on woke a centerpiece of his early weeks in office.—
Suzanne Nossel,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Witnesses saw five males dressed in black running from the scene.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Within seconds, the door was opened by a faceless robot dressed in a beige bodysuit that clung tight to its trim waist and long legs.—
Cade Metz,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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As the trend gathered steam, Democratic President Bill Clinton vetoed 37 bills in his two terms.—
David M. Drucker,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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This sort of detail is what McGavin appreciates in the stories she’s gathered.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Get up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20up. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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