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smartened (up)

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past tense of smarten (up)

as in prinked

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Berkeley resident Matt Nichols came to the protest dressed up as a killer robot holding a chainsaw.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Sunlight filtered through the living room's large window during the mornings, and come nightfall, the vintage stereo system and Bluetooth radio were a total vibe for getting dressed up for dinner with a glass of wine.

— Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

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