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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Recent Examples of show up In fact, the regional divide shows up in ways Wood said the company has to actively manage, not just notice. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 And symptoms can take up to two weeks after consuming the parasite to show up. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026 Hansard’s band The Frames had shown up to perform at a free concert — a kind of supersizing of his longtime busking tradition. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 The Boss finally showed up, albeit virtually, 42 years later. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for show up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for show up

Verb

Her writing has appeared in publications such as The Guardian, Granta, National Geographic, and The Wall Street Journal.

— Big Think, Big Think, 31 July 2026
In February, Baresi was one of the torchbearers for the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Games, appearing alongside former Inter Milan and Italy defender Giuseppe Bergomi, his longtime rival on the pitch.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of appear

Verb

Reservations are limited and often book up before guests arrive, so ask the concierge to secure a table as soon as your stay is confirmed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Having spotted Sheepstealer earlier in the episode, Addam arrives with Rhaenyra to apprehend the wild dragon’s rider.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrive

Verb

His abrupt decision to abandon plans to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial rights to private equity marks a rare and significant political defeat, exposing the limits of his authority and raising new questions about his future leadership.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Skydio claims that the drone videos were exposed as a result of a misuse of its software by SFPD.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of expose

Verb

As the mastermind behind the Hollywood hair of stars like Stone, Lily Collins, and Zoe Saldaña — and the founder of Rōz Hair — her styling fingerprints decorate awards show red carpets and Instagram feeds alike.

— Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Video from his dash camera shows the aircraft gliding under a highway sign, missing it by mere feet, before touching down in the empty lanes.

— Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of show

Verb

The Supersonic™ Travel comes with a styling concentrator attachment that works well for polished, event-ready styles.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Still, the resignation comes with just weeks before Johnson introduces that budget, his fourth, which will also have to address a likely large 2027 deficit.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of come

Verb

The golden age of exoplanet discovery Every year, astronomers uncover hundreds of new worlds, but the most exciting discoveries are no longer just about adding another dot to the catalog.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Still, while Mercury makes an opposition to your modern ruler, Pluto, this alignment could uncover a control issue (or misuse of power) involving an authority figure, client or family member.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of uncover

Verb

The remark is notable in light of behind-the-scenes drama that has unfolded over the last year and a half.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
The opening installation unfolds in a cornucopia of mezzanines, double-height caverns, walkways, and arched windows that give on to the street.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026