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
Luckily, Sammie is able to wound him with his guitar before Smoke shows up to put a stake through his heart.
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Megan McCluskey, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Speaker Yuri Bohlen told the council that the new rule is comparable to how sports teams apply fines or remove players who do not show up for games and practices.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Truthfully, Sinners might be more interesting before the vampires show up.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
Last month Wong briefly went to Canada with a fellow Columbia PhD student who chose to leave the US after ICE agents repeatedly showed up at her door.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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Megan McCluskey, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Speaker Yuri Bohlen told the council that the new rule is comparable to how sports teams apply fines or remove players who do not show up for games and practices.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Truthfully, Sinners might be more interesting before the vampires show up.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
Last month Wong briefly went to Canada with a fellow Columbia PhD student who chose to leave the US after ICE agents repeatedly showed up at her door.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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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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The church as a refuge Since 2022, more than 200,000 asylum seekers arrived to New York City, some arriving by bus as Republican states sought to overwhelm the city’s sanctuary status.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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By The New York Times In the chaos, thousands of other gunmen arrived with a different agenda — targeting Alawites in a rampage of sectarian killings.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions At what temperature does wax paper melt? Wax melts when exposed to high heat, with a melting point of approximately 420°F and higher, so wax paper is best for cold applications in the kitchen.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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This case exposes a wide fissure in the foundation.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 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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First, the report represents billions of dollars in AI funding in dots, and shows visually how the field exploded in the last 10 years.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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No matter the event, the value always comes back to the relationships between the members and the emphasis on uncovering the value of a holistic approach to ambition and a life well lived.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Archaeologists in Germany recently uncovered a trove of artifacts from a 17th-century military camp — including some that shed light onto a mysterious grave.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Spotter activation may be needed across Nebraska and Iowa this evening as the system unfolds.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Wharton described watching the ordeal unfold through her window on the flight.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
17 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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“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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