turn up

verb

Definition of turn upnext
1
as in to appear
to come into view my missing car keys turned up just in time

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Relevance

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2
as in to arrive
to get to a destination when do you think our guests will turn up?

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3
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort it took days to turn up the original documents

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of turn up The reasons why the world is turning up its nose at oil are complex. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026 The video of the kiss turned up all over Telegram channels and public social media pages. — Lesya Lapina & Sergey Hyugge, The Dial, 21 July 2026 Hot Chip turned up the dial on everything on The Warning, from the pulsing synths to the rat-tat-tat drums. — David Harris, SPIN, 21 July 2026 For all the criticism, fans still turned up in big numbers, even for games that didn’t feature marquee teams or players. — James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for turn up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn up
  1. appear
  2. arrive
  3. find
  4. show
  5. come
  6. learn
  7. unfold
  8. get in
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
  • Packable, walkable, comfortable—three keywords to bookmark when shopping for a travel sandal, though finding all of them in one pair can be a journey of its own.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • If found not guilty due to a lack of criminal responsibility, she would be committed to a state mental health facility.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of find
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
  • According to authorities, officers canvassed the area, learned Curtis had fled into a nearby home, and secured the area while detectives obtained a search warrant.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • The workshops include all ingredients and participants learn skills such as cutting and folding meats, placement and spacing for jams and honeys.
    — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of learn
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
Definition of unfold
Verb
  • Little Joe's was boarded up after an antique door was heavily damaged as the burglary crew got in and out in about a minute.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Like Pompano High, Hallandale students will apply and meet certain academic criteria to get in and stay in.
    — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of get in

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