GETTING UP Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

getting up

verb

present participle of get up

as in rolling 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 clothing

to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes all got up in her Sunday best

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as in summoning

to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers I'm still trying to get up the energy to reply

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Recent Examples of getting up This involves getting up on a ladder and scooping the leaves, twigs and other debris out of your gutters (or hiring someone to do the job). — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Cunningham was livid, getting up from the hardwood and confronting Carrington face-to-face. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Since the disruption did not impact all customers, the carrier has not distributed credits to everyone, but some people have reported getting up to $80. — Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 In a study of more than 400,000 adults, people who spent more time in outdoor light during the day reported fewer insomnia symptoms, less tiredness, and an easier time getting up in the morning. — Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 The children were shown getting up close to the camera, and Kate could be seen pushing her younger son, Prince Louis, on a swing. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Winds are expected to be breezy through the weekend, with gusts getting up to 15 mph. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 July 2026 Injury updates The Marlins might be closing in on getting up to three key reinforcements back in the not-so-distant future. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 Reports from insider billbil-kun peg September 25, 2026, with Ultimate Edition owners and EA Play members getting up to eight days of early access ahead of the wide release. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting up

Verb

With Anthropic and OpenAI rolling out a dizzying number of artificial intelligence models and services for businesses, concerns grew about the sustainability of traditional software.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Uber is rolling out a live video feature that allows parents and guardians to view their teen’s ride in real time.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of rolling out

Verb

Not feeding the hungry, not tending to the sick, not clothing the naked, not welcoming the refugee.

— Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
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.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026

Definition of clothing

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After the initial group of firefighters got to the scene, a second alarm was called, summoning more fire and hazardous material crews to the blaze.

— Ahmad Hemingway, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
The friends haven’t seen each other in some time, though Frankie spends many an evening parked outside the hospice in his car, summoning the gumption to visit.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of summoning

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The neighborhood/area Low-key and residential, dotted with independent businesses—including workshops still turning out traditional brushes, fans, and delicate woodwork.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Alignment, in other words, is turning out to be not a problem but a set of problems.

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of turning out

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And Beckham surged onto the 53-man roster with late camp production, while Slayton seemed to become an afterthought in quarterback progressions and targets and in usage, dressing and playing the first half of that final exhibition.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Top dressing your lawn improves soil health, helping your grass grow stronger, greener, and more resilient over time.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of dressing

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Detectives are working to identify people involved and gathering statements from witnesses, Gonzalez said.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Summer temperatures are expected to last into October, and El Niño is currently gathering strength in the Pacific.

— Matthew Schneier, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of gathering

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Ensemble sitcoms live and die by their chemistry, so the cast — encouraged by Kronengold and Shaw — spend almost every waking moment together while filming.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
There are few things more frustrating than waking in the middle of the night feeling hot, sticky and uncomfortable.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026