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
But behind that mask, which obscures roughly half of any face that’s behind it, Kilmer had turned up the wattage on his sense of humor, and irony, to supersonic levels.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Britney Spears is turning up the heat with her latest look!
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Several turned up in 1945 in an archaeological discovery in Egypt from a monastery library.
—Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2025
The Huskies also turned up their defensive pressure with four different players combining for eight steals before halftime.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Britney Spears is turning up the heat with her latest look!
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Several turned up in 1945 in an archaeological discovery in Egypt from a monastery library.
—Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2025
The Huskies also turned up their defensive pressure with four different players combining for eight steals before halftime.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn up
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After the risk assessment, the brothers will appear at independent parole board hearings on June 13, Newsom said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Two of the dire wolves were born late last year, while the third arrived in early 2025.—
Jon Schlosberg,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Nuggets on two new Dolphins offensive linemen and second-year left tackle Patrick Paul, who is poised to replace the retiring Terron Armstead: ▪ James Daniels, who will start at one guard spot, arrives in Miami with exceptional pass blocking stats.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Grand emailed supporters last week hoping for help finding two Black female performers to join its show.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Monday's filing showed the investigations began April 1 and the tariffs would be imposed under the authority of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which grants the president such power to protect national security.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Left has long been focused on the Vidal–Buckley exchange—nearly ten of the 80 to 90 minutes of the recent PBS documentary was dedicated to it—but never shows or talks about the Panama Canal debate.—
Doug Ducey,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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To learn more about the slithery, slimy donation, visit here.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The two developers are at odds despite finding each other devastatingly hot, until Cat learns about a secret plot to destroy Andi’s career, prompting the two to collaborate — and maybe fall in love.—
Emily Martin,
Them,
10 Feb. 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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Nickel, who previously represented North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District in the House for one term, is the first Democrat to get in the race.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Villegas arrived at his property to discover that small furniture from around the house had been relocated to the garage, and some items were missing entirely.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration discovered that some of the administration’s aggressive layoffs left the agency without key personnel.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Turn up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20up. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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