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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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as in to arrive
to get to a destination
the band showed up an hour late
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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
Where Choice Outranks Everything Else The cleanest break from the global story shows up among full-time employees.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The service enables anyone to show up at a DASH office with a package less than 16 ounces and get it on the next flight out, subject to Transportation Security Administration regulations.
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Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
Wherever Alexandra Eala plays these days, the Philippines seems to show up with her.
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Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
When flow drops, fluid and waste accumulate in your tissues and the effects show up all over your body.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The service enables anyone to show up at a DASH office with a package less than 16 ounces and get it on the next flight out, subject to Transportation Security Administration regulations.
—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
Wherever Alexandra Eala plays these days, the Philippines seems to show up with her.
—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
When flow drops, fluid and waste accumulate in your tissues and the effects show up all over your body.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
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The 36-year-old Spaniard breaks Roger Federer’s record by appearing in a 66th consecutive Grand Slam singles tournament, continuing a run that started at the 2002 French Open.
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Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the World Cup match between Colombia and Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium, with the West Miami Republican arriving with local soccer moguls Jose and Jorge Mas.
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He is slated to arrive in Toronto and complete his journey on July 4, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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The team’s findings suggest that crushing concrete and exposing it to air during recycling or shallow burial could dramatically improve its ability to immobilize radioactive contaminants.
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Rinse the blueberries under cold running water, gently swishing them around with your hands to ensure all the berries are exposed to water.
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In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
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The younger James, who was drafted in the second round in 2024 to form the first father-son duo in NBA history, showed steady improvement during his second season.
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This pack comes with four waterproof, spacious dustbags big enough for bulky sneakers and heels alike, which flight attendants say still hold up after consistent use.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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Astronomers have uncovered a pair of giant planets that are lighter than cotton candy — super-puffs the size of Jupiter.
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The search uncovered 117 intact canine remains from two dig sites, in various stages of decomposition.
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Cloud cover prevented a California Highway Patrol helicopter from reaching the injured climber directly, forcing the rescue to unfold in stages.
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Hours later, as the bodies of the children were being handed over to their families, scenes of anguish unfolded outside hospitals and in the neighborhood on the outskirts of Lahore where the private tutoring center was located in a house.
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Tickets start at $45, and kids 15 and under get in free with an adult.
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At that very course, Rory McIlroy and other members of Team Europe were the subject of taunts and heckling that got in the way of the Ryder Cup this past summer.
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“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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