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
Tickets were sold for the doubleheader, which meant anyone coming to see Mexico-Canada didn’t need to show up for the first game.
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Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
But early last month, immigration agents showed up in his neighborhood and he was arrested.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
That story, arguably British intelligence’s finest hour, showed up in post-facto accounts, novels and movies as early as the 1950s, which happened to be when Ian Fleming’s James Bond first was shaking, maybe even stirring, U.S. interest in the likes of the top-secret MI5 and MI6.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
By Florida administrative code, patients have to be discharged within 24 hours of showing up for surgery.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
But early last month, immigration agents showed up in his neighborhood and he was arrested.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
That story, arguably British intelligence’s finest hour, showed up in post-facto accounts, novels and movies as early as the 1950s, which happened to be when Ian Fleming’s James Bond first was shaking, maybe even stirring, U.S. interest in the likes of the top-secret MI5 and MI6.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
By Florida administrative code, patients have to be discharged within 24 hours of showing up for surgery.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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The Borg-Warner Trophy appeared in Victory Lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time in 1936, when Louis Meyer became the first three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Chiu also wore a white Chanel cap that covered most of her hair, which appeared short in photos.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The creature who arrived third did not take the shortcut.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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In two seasons since arriving in Milwaukee, all Contreras has done is win two NL Silver Slugger Awards, earn an All-Star Game start last season, and finish 11th in MVP voting in 2023 and fifth in 2024.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Whichever direction crypto goes, that there’s a direction being discussed exposes prominently just how limited cryptocurrencies are as exchange mediums.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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While interest in the series continues to grow, Adolescence has also exposed just how far manosphere dread goes online, sparking conversations online about who falls for it, and who gets hurt in the process.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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The evidence shows that when properly invested in and promoted, women’s sports thrive.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But retooling that one key word in the chorus shows his ability to personalize a piece of music and bring out its central meaning.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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Now, security researchers have uncovered a vital component of those attacks, used to disable anti-malware protections.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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In December, an investigation by The Information uncovered 262 cases of AI adoption across 170 local councils, with AI being used for everything from keeping drivers informed about available parking to helping the public sort their recycling.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
22 Mar. 2025
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The shooting unfolded outside Latinas Sports Bar in a strip mall, Houston Police Department Assistant Chief James Skelton said during a news conference in front of the establishment, which was cordoned off with police tape.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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But the bloodshed that unfolded March 6-10 in Latakia and Tartous represents a frightening escalation.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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My advice is to get in the game now, but do it with strategy and discipline, to complement your passion and dream of changing the world.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Click here to learn more about Lenzing and get in touch for personalized support.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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