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
Ava might not be showing up for this show, but Emira is.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 July 2025
Buy books from indie stores, gift books to those who can’t access them, show up at local meetings, and speak against censorship.
—Kate Broad
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
Part of the plan calls for providing employers with information on how to follow the law, how to properly respond if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Homeland Security Investigations agents show up, and how to help avoid business closures.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
The money demand: Only two movers showed up and demanded S.B. pay an extra $500 before unloading at the delivery point.
—David J. Neal
july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 July 2025
Buy books from indie stores, gift books to those who can’t access them, show up at local meetings, and speak against censorship.
—Kate Broad
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
Part of the plan calls for providing employers with information on how to follow the law, how to properly respond if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Homeland Security Investigations agents show up, and how to help avoid business closures.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
The money demand: Only two movers showed up and demanded S.B. pay an extra $500 before unloading at the delivery point.
—David J. Neal
july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show up
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As entrepreneurship becomes more global and technical barriers to entry continue to rise, the demand for operational support appears to be universal.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Smith, 56, appeared on BBC Radio Wales on Saturday, July 12, to promote his upcoming United Kindgom tour dates in support of his new album Based on a True Story.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Responding to a 911 call placed by the surviving victim, officers with the Austin Police Department arrived at 804 East Braker Lane and found both occupants suffering from gunshot wounds.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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But Wednesday’s announcement arrives at the point that a memo from Sharp to Palomar seemed to predict.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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As it was exposed to rain on the surface, the limestone partially dissolved and cracked along areas of weakness.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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Fearing that Abby would expose the affair and jeopardize her husband Jed's (Dermot Mulroney) political career, Margo took drastic action and gunned Abby down.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sat in a suite and received the loudest ovation from the crowd when he was shown on the videoboard.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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The second deployment of Polish aircraft within a matter of days shows Warsaw's concerns about the risk of Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine spilling over into alliance territory.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Healy-Pratt said the mistakes were uncovered when Inner West London coroner Dr. Fiona Wilcox attempted to match DNA samples from the victims and their families, the outlets reported.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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While this is nothing new, a study from Philips Avent, in partnership with March of Dimes, uncovers a disconnect between postpartum moms and their support systems.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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But the way their loss unfolded in Monday’s series opener against the Royals created a frustrating backdrop to a stretch where the Cubs have tried to focus on their play while Milwaukee mounted a charge up the standings to the best record in baseball.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The moments unfolded during the King's visit to Newmarket with Queen Camilla.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Then Verduzco walked away from the assisted living facility and got in her car.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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While the 2020 was made in even more limited quantities, the 2021 vintage offers wine lovers the opportunity to get in on the ground floor and start a vertical of what will surely one day be considered one of Tuscany’s finest wines.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
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“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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