SHOW UP Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

show up

verb

Definition of show up

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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Relevance

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as in to arrive

to get to a destination the band showed up an hour late

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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 Cat urine may not be detectable by detectors with longer wavelengths, though dog urine should show up just fine. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 Representative Nancy Mace is the only Republican who showed up. — Abby Ellin, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026 The constraint shows up in product decisions, not just ambition. — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The same math shows up across the entire toy and collectibles industry, not just Magic. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for show up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for show up

Verb

Her writing has appeared in publications such as The Guardian, Granta, National Geographic, and The Wall Street Journal.

— Big Think, Big Think, 31 July 2026
In February, Baresi was one of the torchbearers for the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Games, appearing alongside former Inter Milan and Italy defender Giuseppe Bergomi, his longtime rival on the pitch.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of appear

Verb

Reservations are limited and often book up before guests arrive, so ask the concierge to secure a table as soon as your stay is confirmed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Having spotted Sheepstealer earlier in the episode, Addam arrives with Rhaenyra to apprehend the wild dragon’s rider.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrive

Verb

His abrupt decision to abandon plans to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial rights to private equity marks a rare and significant political defeat, exposing the limits of his authority and raising new questions about his future leadership.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Skydio claims that the drone videos were exposed as a result of a misuse of its software by SFPD.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of expose

Verb

Justice John Dixon said Bauer Media had failed to show the claims made about Wilson were substantially true or trivial.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Techradar’s recent survey on consumer attitudes to AI shows a drop in the use of AI services such as Gemini and ChatGPT.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of show

Verb

Even in the prime of his worldwide fame, the legendary jazz saxophonist regularly came home for gigs.

— Dan Kelly July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Accessibility Most guests park in a central lot before heading to their cabins—reducing carbon emissions—but two ADA-compliant cabins come with parking spots.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of come

Verb

The golden age of exoplanet discovery Every year, astronomers uncover hundreds of new worlds, but the most exciting discoveries are no longer just about adding another dot to the catalog.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Still, while Mercury makes an opposition to your modern ruler, Pluto, this alignment could uncover a control issue (or misuse of power) involving an authority figure, client or family member.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of uncover

Verb

The remark is notable in light of behind-the-scenes drama that has unfolded over the last year and a half.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
The opening installation unfolds in a cornucopia of mezzanines, double-height caverns, walkways, and arched windows that give on to the street.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026