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
Representatives of billionaire Trump advisor Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency showed up at the foundation’s offices on Feb. 20.
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Michael Kunzelman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
While the list covers Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties, every county doesn’t shows up on every list.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Then, a man claiming to be Jae-yeong shows up at her hospital.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
It’s called a Bennett, named for a Chilean landowner of the era, and shows up in Robert Vermeire’s Cocktails: How to Mix Them, from 1922.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
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Michael Kunzelman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
While the list covers Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties, every county doesn’t shows up on every list.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Then, a man claiming to be Jae-yeong shows up at her hospital.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
It’s called a Bennett, named for a Chilean landowner of the era, and shows up in Robert Vermeire’s Cocktails: How to Mix Them, from 1922.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show up
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Based in Los Angeles, his articles have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Harvard Business Review, Esquire and on National Public Radio.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Russo also pleaded guilty to one count of failure to appear, according to prosecutors.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The film arrives on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The performance was shot back in February at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C., and Bad Bunny arrived with his backing band LoS SOBRiNOS, led by musical director and percussionist Julito Gastón.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Raised in a household that welcomed exchange students and missionaries, Branch was exposed to diverse cultures from an early age.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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That means delaying updates could leave you exposed to tricks like doubleclickjacking.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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For the rest of the short teaser, Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) are shown walking around the grounds of the estate, touching bannisters and stone pillars with an air of finality.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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In February 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that food prices were up 3.2% year-over-year, with food away from home rising 4.5%—a clear indicator that even fast food is being reconsidered as an occasional indulgence.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The scene in Richard Donner's 1985 adventure comedy The Goonies in which the ragtag group of child explorers finally uncover the mythic pirate ship is one of the film's most unforgettable.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The researchers plan to investigate about 10,000 square meters (over 100,000 square feet) more of the area’s desert terrain in an effort to uncover additional tombs, Wegner said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia’s tropical rainforests, a marvel of nature unfolds daily — a story of explosive heroism that redefines sacrifice.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The shooting unfolded the night of March 7 at Carteret St. and Broadway, near a McDonald’s and a White Castle not far from the Passaic River.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Credit to Mattice for stepping up but there's nobody at 130 pounds getting in my way.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Then, the nurses got in the fishbowl while the doctors listened quietly.—
Molly Peck,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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