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
Ava might not be showing up for this show, but Emira is.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 July 2025
Buy books from indie stores, gift books to those who can’t access them, show up at local meetings, and speak against censorship.
—Kate Broad
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
Part of the plan calls for providing employers with information on how to follow the law, how to properly respond if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Homeland Security Investigations agents show up, and how to help avoid business closures.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
The money demand: Only two movers showed up and demanded S.B. pay an extra $500 before unloading at the delivery point.
—David J. Neal
july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 July 2025
Buy books from indie stores, gift books to those who can’t access them, show up at local meetings, and speak against censorship.
—Kate Broad
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
Part of the plan calls for providing employers with information on how to follow the law, how to properly respond if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Homeland Security Investigations agents show up, and how to help avoid business closures.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
The money demand: Only two movers showed up and demanded S.B. pay an extra $500 before unloading at the delivery point.
—David J. Neal
july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show up
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If clouds interfere, skywatchers will have another chance when Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets, will appear closely paired in the sky.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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After someone else tries to break up the fight, the man in the white shirt appears to say something to a man wearing a red shirt.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Responding to a 911 call placed by the surviving victim, officers with the Austin Police Department arrived at 804 East Braker Lane and found both occupants suffering from gunshot wounds.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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But Wednesday’s announcement arrives at the point that a memo from Sharp to Palomar seemed to predict.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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As it was exposed to rain on the surface, the limestone partially dissolved and cracked along areas of weakness.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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In early 2011, Butler was exposed for faking private investigation cases to keep up with the content demands of the Lifetime show, according to This American Life.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Play the Long Game: His 23-year tenure as principal and 40-year term as a councilman show that lasting change is a marathon, not a sprint.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The first video, posted on July 23, shows the family jumping over a phone in the airport and landing their feet on a Hawaiian beach.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Healy-Pratt said the mistakes were uncovered when Inner West London coroner Dr. Fiona Wilcox attempted to match DNA samples from the victims and their families, the outlets reported.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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While this is nothing new, a study from Philips Avent, in partnership with March of Dimes, uncovers a disconnect between postpartum moms and their support systems.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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The episode also unfolded against a backdrop of a cooling U.S. labor market and mounting pressure on policymakers, including Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, by Trump and his administration.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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The mega-crash unfolded on Route 1 in Plainsboro around 1:56 a.m.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Then Verduzco walked away from the assisted living facility and got in her car.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Sign up ahead of time to get in on the action with bet365 and make the most of your welcome offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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