1
as in to appear
to come into view
normally, one doesn't see them, but the actress's wrinkles show up in the close-ups
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2
as in to arrive
to get to a destination
the band showed up an hour late
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3
as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
were shown up for what they really are
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Recent Examples of show up
The only way to get into Major Food Group’s over the top annual pop-up is paying $3,000 and up a ticket, but regular folks can stand at the entrance on the sand to see what celebrities will show up.
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Madeleine Marr, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2025
While aspergillosis is not a reportable disease in the U.S., according to the CDC, the agency says is shows up more among certain groups like cystic fibrosis and sarcoidosis patients.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
The Six of Wands card shows up to partner with this fiery Aries energy and remind you that victory is a state of mind.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
And that trust is only possible when sellers show up not just as individuals but as collaborative forces who bring the full value of their organization to the table.
—Ray Makela, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Madeleine Marr, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2025
While aspergillosis is not a reportable disease in the U.S., according to the CDC, the agency says is shows up more among certain groups like cystic fibrosis and sarcoidosis patients.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
The Six of Wands card shows up to partner with this fiery Aries energy and remind you that victory is a state of mind.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
And that trust is only possible when sellers show up not just as individuals but as collaborative forces who bring the full value of their organization to the table.
—Ray Makela, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show up
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Trump appears to have opted for using tariffs as a stick.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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In addition to Waitress, Titcomb has appeared in national touring and regional productions of Les Misérables, The Sound of Music, Frozen and Fun Home.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Trump kicks off Middle East tour President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the start of three days of summits in the Middle East, blending business and diplomacy.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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A number of celebrity guests, including Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner have arrived to previous Cannes Film Festivals in looks that teetered on the edge of full nudity—often using large jewelry pieces and sheer paneling to partially cover up the models’ otherwise exposed breasts.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Think about this: Kids whose parents read to them daily are exposed to almost 300,000 more words before kindergarten than kids whose parents don’t read to them.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Suddenly, City are exposed, and Sarr squares the ball through for Eze to score.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Some 30 MiG 15s with North Korean and Chinese markings, though crewed by Soviet pilots, showed their superiority against an American force several times larger.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The new pope is registered to vote in the Chicago suburbs, and voting records obtained by CBS News show he's voted in several general elections — along with both Democratic and Republican primaries.—
May 8,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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The ability to uncover hidden efficiencies and innovative approaches positions RL as a powerful tool for driving breakthroughs across industries.—
Cam Linke,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Archaeologists in Poland recently uncovered a centuries-old ring with enigmatic engravings.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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Over the course of the young adult novel, a parallel love story also unfolds.—
Anne Kniggendorf,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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But since the late 1990s, whenever India and Pakistan approached the brink of war, a familiar de-escalation playbook unfolded: intense diplomacy, often led by the United States, would help defuse tensions.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 May 2025
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After begging, she was allowed to, but as the two got in the car gang members attempted to pull the boy away.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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Bet365 Sportsbook will have a variety of ways to get in on the action during the NBA playoffs.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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