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
Behind the classy presentation is a working-class spirit, one that honors the simplicity of showing up, being yourself and doing your job.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Her third high school friend, Zoe — who is also Jack's sister — also later shows up dead.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Instead, he was fired for consistently showing up late, according to Sports Illustrated.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Relatives contacted the police after a co-worker told them Segura failed to show up for work.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Her third high school friend, Zoe — who is also Jack's sister — also later shows up dead.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Instead, he was fired for consistently showing up late, according to Sports Illustrated.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Relatives contacted the police after a co-worker told them Segura failed to show up for work.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show up
Verb
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These encounters appear to act like a refueling system, delivering fresh gas that can keep the black hole quietly active for long periods.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The rookie arrived in Charlotte in May.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The war in Ukraine exposes these trans-Atlantic strains most acutely.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The system targets people exposed to constant stimulation, including healthcare workers, corporate employees, athletes, and military personnel.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Jail records show Gatica faces charges of DUI causing death or bodily injury and hit-and-run causing death or bodily injury.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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From the 15th century down to the present day, the Church has constructed an identity and a past at odds with what the records show—expanding the authority and power of the papacy in ways that have striking broader political implications.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Will Woll’s return to the Leafs come earlier than the organization anticipated?—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And 74 of those came when Donovan Olugbode was open for three receptions.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Netflix uncovered release dates and fresh looks for a number of projects from its 2026 film slate, including sneak peeks at Millie Bobby Brown in Enola Holmes 3 and John Cena in the comedy Little Brother.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Local journalism, formerly the institution most responsible for uncovering wrongdoing, has been gutted.—
Brandon Rottinghaus,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their characters also had a romantic history and a will-they-won't-they dynamic that unfolded amid the ER's chaos.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Legislature’s tax discussions are unfolding in the shadow of a controversial ballot measure proposal to impose a one-time tax on the state’s billionaires.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Keke Palmer isn’t letting a busy schedule get in the way of her winter routines.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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And how would all those cars get in?—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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