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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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
Bad Bunny recently turned up the heat for a new series of Calvin Klein campaign photos, and Shawn Mendes gave the snaps his stamp of approval.
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Aries season turns up your willingness to go for it.
—USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The murder mystery series, which premiered on March 20, stars Uzo Aduba as Detective Cordelia Cupp, who launches an investigation after a dead body turns up in The White House.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Hitchcock’s fixation on the falsely accused found a natural home in the spy genre, as did his technical gifts as a crafter of suspense sequences, which explains why his name turns up on this list more than any other director’s.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
Aries season turns up your willingness to go for it.
—USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The murder mystery series, which premiered on March 20, stars Uzo Aduba as Detective Cordelia Cupp, who launches an investigation after a dead body turns up in The White House.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Hitchcock’s fixation on the falsely accused found a natural home in the spy genre, as did his technical gifts as a crafter of suspense sequences, which explains why his name turns up on this list more than any other director’s.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn up
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Khalil is due to appear before an immigration judge for a removal proceeding on April 8.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Both feature an Annunciation, in which an angel appears and announces that Mary, a virgin who is engaged to Joseph, is to have a son by God.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 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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That is, almost 19 hours after crossing the ecliptic, the moon arrives at new phase but by then the axis of its shadow passes well to the north of Earth.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Currently on a six-game winning streak and 11 wins in 12 games, the Celtics suddenly find themselves with a legitimate chance to catch the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Auroral activity occurs where a planet's magnetic fields converge into its atmosphere, so Neptune’s auroras are found far from its rotational poles.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 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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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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The ability to learn from missteps and continue forward is often what separates successful innovators from the rest.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Climb to the top of the lookout tower for bird’s-eye views of the historic district, and learn the town’s history at the hands-on cultural interpretive museum.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
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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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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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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Read on to discover 10 American Rieslings to stock your wine cellar with.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of how the first seven or eight innings had gone, the Mets discovered another gear late, often against the opposing team’s most dominant relievers.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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