1
as in to appear
to come into view
my missing car keys turned up just in time
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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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Recent Examples of turn up
Just last week, a variant of H5N1 that had circulated in wild birds and poultry turned up in dairy cattle for the first time.
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Will Stone, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025
Most of the Family Stone turn up in interviews, as do his children, almost as if on their father’s behalf.
—Wesley Morris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
After the bad job, the wife turns up dead, and Julian ends up the prime suspect in her murder.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Add in a drought of international success, and the scrutiny turns up to 11.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Will Stone, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025
Most of the Family Stone turn up in interviews, as do his children, almost as if on their father’s behalf.
—Wesley Morris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
After the bad job, the wife turns up dead, and Julian ends up the prime suspect in her murder.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Add in a drought of international success, and the scrutiny turns up to 11.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn up
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This story appears in the Feb. 8, 2025, issue of Billboard.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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During New York Fashion Week, the White Lotus alum appeared at the Tory Burch Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear fashion show.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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When an officer arrived at the scene of the attack, Apollo charged at the officer, who shot at the dog, police said in court records.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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That day, when the police arrived at the Laundrie’s home, they were informed that Brian Laundrie was indeed back, but his parents refused to answer any other questions and redirected the police to their attorney.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
18 Feb. 2025
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McNeeley gave UConn its first lead since the score was 2-0 with a pair of free throws, and Ball found Reed again for a two-handed slam that put the Huskies up four with 1:11 to go.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2025
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ZiPS, a popular player projection model found on FanGraphs, predicts Goldschmidt will hit .250/.325/.437 with 23 homers, 81 RBI, a 116 wRC+ and 2.2 WAR in 2025.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Artist manager and show director, Paulette Varelas, joins Lisanti to manage Seven Lions.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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In a confessional, Ji-yeon provided details that weren’t shown during the first edit.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2025
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Nolan, who was traveling with his parents and younger brother, later learned his flight had been canceled after being pushed back multiple times.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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There’s a bit of karma in Belinda’s return; the patient spa worker from season one is back on a working vacation of her own, learning Thailand’s wellness techniques to bring them back to Hawaii.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
17 Feb. 2025
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At least four cameras are quietly watching, covert witnesses to the brutal assault that’s unfolding.—
Thomas C. Zambito,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Denver city officials hope the nearly 10-mile project, which will unfold mostly along East Colfax Avenue, will improve the city’s transit options for residents, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and alleviate a congested corridor.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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Well, Muse wasn't about to let that get in the way.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Here are some of the issues our reporters will be watching — and how to get in touch with them securely.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
9 Feb. 2025
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Chicago police officers responded to a call of a person shot overnight at an apartment in the Woodlawn neighborhood and discovered a woman injured and a 38-year-old man fatally wounded.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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French police are investigating the death of a British couple who were discovered dead in their home in France.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Turn up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20up. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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