1
as in appearing
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 arriving
to get to a destination
the band showed up an hour late
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3
as in exposing
to reveal the true nature of
were shown up for what they really are
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Recent Examples of showing up
In other words, once these technologies reach volume production, the cost of reliable always-on power could fall low enough to ease the pressure that is already showing up on your monthly bill.
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Iulia Lupse, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
But these aren’t showing up as a boost to GDP, BofA said, explaining that while AI can currently transform about 20% of all workplace tasks, only 23% of those are actually cost-effective to automate at today’s prices.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 May 2026
When Thomson went through a difficult divorce, in 2014, Djena would often check in on her, showing up at her door with food.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Las Vegas was the hottest place to be for country's biggest stars on Sunday, May 17, and the red carpet was all about glitz, glam and, for the Stapletons, showing up for each other.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte (Enyi Okoronkwo) is promoted to chief fellow party animal and tempter, showing up at Mozart’s door draped in women.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
The data shows that black and brown people spend much longer time in longer lines, purging people- people literally showing up and not knowing that their names have been purged from the rolls.
—CBS News, 3 May 2026
Alyson Stoner, a former child actor who starred in movies like Cheaper by the Dozen, discussed her experience with child fame, including her face being superimposed on pornography and stalkers showing up during one of her dance lessons.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026
All of our kids, every single one of them, protecting them, loving them, showing up for them.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Iulia Lupse, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
But these aren’t showing up as a boost to GDP, BofA said, explaining that while AI can currently transform about 20% of all workplace tasks, only 23% of those are actually cost-effective to automate at today’s prices.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 May 2026
When Thomson went through a difficult divorce, in 2014, Djena would often check in on her, showing up at her door with food.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Las Vegas was the hottest place to be for country's biggest stars on Sunday, May 17, and the red carpet was all about glitz, glam and, for the Stapletons, showing up for each other.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte (Enyi Okoronkwo) is promoted to chief fellow party animal and tempter, showing up at Mozart’s door draped in women.
—Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
The data shows that black and brown people spend much longer time in longer lines, purging people- people literally showing up and not knowing that their names have been purged from the rolls.
—CBS News, 3 May 2026
Alyson Stoner, a former child actor who starred in movies like Cheaper by the Dozen, discussed her experience with child fame, including her face being superimposed on pornography and stalkers showing up during one of her dance lessons.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026
All of our kids, every single one of them, protecting them, loving them, showing up for them.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing up
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Kirby Smart didn’t mince words when discussing this preferences and questions about the football postseason while appearing at the SEC Spring Meetings on Tuesday.—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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Rabe, who was previously Tony nominated for her role as Portia in The Merchant of Venice, returns to Broadway after recently appearing in the TV series Shrinking.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2026
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And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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In her 2018 memoir about her sobriety, Leslie Jamison describes arriving at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop decades after Cheever and Carver taught there.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Homeowners may wonder why another large group — the many city and county residents who love Balboa Park — arguably benefited the most from the leverage Aguirre and Severson had on the city in their lawsuit exposing its shabby and legally dubious trash practices.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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However, the tournament itself was a disappointment, exposing tactical stagnation and overreliance on past success.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The vote stems from the district’s broader layoff plan, which included nearly 568 full-time-equivalent classified positions — a measure showing staffing hours rather than the exact number of people affected.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Throughout the festival, Cannes audiences have been showing their disapproval by booing the Canal+ logo at gala screenings.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Of course, the numbers are typically trademarked, so as Stern reported, the idea — which came from Fox Sports IndyCar commentator Townsend Bell — required getting in touch with Joe Gibbs Racing.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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Irina Shayk looks back at the camera before getting in her car at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Video released Tuesday shows Texas state troopers uncovering a human‑smuggling operation after a routine traffic stop on IH‑35 in Webb County led to the discovery of 20 migrants – including four minors – hidden inside a truck tractor's sleeping compartment.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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From personal hygiene and car maintenance to uncovering the best music gems and mastering the art of waking up early, Arielle and Ned explore it all.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The controversy is unfolding in the run-up to France’s 2027 presidential election, in which the far-right Rassemblement National is expected to be a frontrunner — a backdrop that has sharpened anxieties across the cultural sector about concentrated media power.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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But the famous body of water is rapidly shrinking as scientists sound the alarm about an unfolding ecological disaster.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Levain Bakery, known for its cookies, is coming soon to the center, as is contemporary fashion brand Varley.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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In Seoul, President Lee Jae Myung is grappling with a split-screen few saw coming.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Showing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing%20up. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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