1
as in appears
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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as in arrives
to get to a destination
the band showed up an hour late
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as in exposes
to reveal the true nature of
were shown up for what they really are
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Recent Examples of shows up
True adoption shows up when outcomes improve after the novelty wears off.
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Prithvi Singh Shergill, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Everyone who shows up to his office tries to make one of his dreams come true.
—Debbie Day, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This team shows up each day to tell Paramount’s story—and does so with purpose, even in the most challenging moments.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
She’s faced with her 12-year-old brother’s growing desire to break free – when her estranged sister shows up with a proposition for the boy, the siblings’ relationship is put to the test.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
When Caroline Mugun shows up at work in Mombasa, Kenya, the patients are behind subdividers.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Pay attention to who shows up and who starts to fade out.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
And when uncertainty shows up, too many kids freeze.
—Bidhan Parmar, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Sexy shows up in a blazer cut to perfection, a slip dress that drapes just right, or a monochrome moment that turns simplicity into a statement.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Prithvi Singh Shergill, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Everyone who shows up to his office tries to make one of his dreams come true.
—Debbie Day, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This team shows up each day to tell Paramount’s story—and does so with purpose, even in the most challenging moments.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
She’s faced with her 12-year-old brother’s growing desire to break free – when her estranged sister shows up with a proposition for the boy, the siblings’ relationship is put to the test.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
When Caroline Mugun shows up at work in Mombasa, Kenya, the patients are behind subdividers.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Pay attention to who shows up and who starts to fade out.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
And when uncertainty shows up, too many kids freeze.
—Bidhan Parmar, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Sexy shows up in a blazer cut to perfection, a slip dress that drapes just right, or a monochrome moment that turns simplicity into a statement.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows up
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But as both its capabilities and adoption expand, AI appears poised to outperform humans in certain tasks and in doing so automate away a significant portion of the workforce.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Though other accessibility tools on the market are increasingly focusing on live monitoring as well, what appears to set Glassbox Accessibility apart is the way in which it has been seamlessly integrated directly into the company’s existing enterprise analytics platform.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The debut of Nature of Things arrives at a time when the body and hair care categories are experiencing rapid growth and innovation.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Prime members also unlock free delivery, and this compact container home arrives as quickly as four days.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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Against a United block that often exposes the space either side of the midfield two and has tended to concede from crosses, his ability to find those pockets and time his runs into the box should offer opportunities in the final third.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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All this exposes a hole in the MAHA movement.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Other Side of the Contest Award shows focus on who wins, but every contest has another side.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The trend shows that attackers can leverage emerging AI during the hacking process, including attack scenario planning, malware development, building their tools and to impersonate job recruiters, said Mun Chong-hyun, director at Genians.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Isabel's life gets upended when her sister unexpectedly dies — especially after Isabel uncovers her sibling's unfinished bucket list.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond—where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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As the murder mystery unfolds on-screen, the cast also balances parenthood off-screen.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the cognitive industrial revolution unfolds, doing nothing to reposition your organization may be a risky option.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cena has been delivering his signature sharp mic work, routinely dominating verbal exchanges while Paul has been forced to scowl while the master gets in all of his barbs and sons him at every opportunity.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Hendricks admits that the passion of Chicago sports fans gets in your blood.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Shows up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shows%20up. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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