SHOW UP Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

show up

verb

Definition of show up

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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Relevance

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of show up Broadway’s The Rocky Horror Show was the setting for a Glee mini-reunion last night, as Lea Michele, Jenna Ushkowitz and Becca Tobin showed up to catch the show now starring their former castmate Kevin McHale. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2026 For the evening, Cabello showed up in a distinctive ensemble. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2026 Guzmán López and his gunmen took Zambada by surprise, killing his bodyguards and one of the politicians who had shown up for the rendezvous. — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026 Imagine if Ryan Seacrest had made the jump to rom-coms in the 2010s, then gradually began showing up in arthouse movies. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for show up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for show up

Verb

Aquascape appears on the Chicago Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces for the first time this year, ranking 70th among small employers, as measured by the consultancy Energage in Exton, Pennsylvania.

— John W. Bateman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Drinking beer has long been a staple of American politics, as presidential candidates have used the sudsy drink to appear more likeable and appealing to the average voter.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of appear

Verb

This album arrives seven and a half years after its nearest predecessor, and 34 months since it was first announced in January 2024.

— Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
Priscilla Davis, who was locked in a bitter divorce dispute with her husband, arrived home later with Farr.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of arrive

Verb

But the Hornets’ vices stung them again — and close games expose mistakes.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026
Turek’s father, John, had served in the Navy for 22 months during the Vietnam War and was exposed to Agent Orange, a chemical defoliant tied to the birth defect.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of expose

Verb

Miami Beach code compliance officers also checked on the polling station at least six times for possible loud music and signage code adherence pertaining to Basabe, although no violations were issued, records show.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
MaxPreps records show Beyer finished 0-10 in 2018, 2021 and 2022.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of show

Verb

Food trend experts are betting the coming year will bring it even closer to your stovetop.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
For the first time in a dozen years, a leading OB-GYN group has updated its guidance on managing hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes and other disruptive symptoms that often come with menopause.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of come

Verb

Leavitt was sacked and Alabama got in the end zone just three plays later.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Credit card companies long ago realized that offering lounge access enticed new customers, with Chase, American Express, Citi, Capital One, and more getting in the game.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026