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Got up like a bloom? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

arose

'got up' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'a bloom?' is the wordplay.
'bloom?' becomes 'rose' (bloom can mean a flower).
'a'+'rose'='AROSE'

'like' is the link.

(Other definitions for arose that I've seen before include "Became apparent" , "Cropped up" , "Issued" , "Happened" , "Originated (from)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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