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
How important is that, and in what ways does that show up to the players?
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Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
And the daily payments on bonds and other securities that show up in the Treasury Daily Statement cover only cash interest paid to public debt holders.
—John Kelly, Nancy Cordes, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
There’s no telling exactly where this year’s cicada brood will show up, but based on past data, Crumbley says they’re expected to grace the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025
When cops showed up outside Amy Hadley's home in South Bend, Indiana, in 2022, her teenage son emerged with his hands up as some officers began to openly question whether the suspect lived there.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
And the daily payments on bonds and other securities that show up in the Treasury Daily Statement cover only cash interest paid to public debt holders.
—John Kelly, Nancy Cordes, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
There’s no telling exactly where this year’s cicada brood will show up, but based on past data, Crumbley says they’re expected to grace the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025
When cops showed up outside Amy Hadley's home in South Bend, Indiana, in 2022, her teenage son emerged with his hands up as some officers began to openly question whether the suspect lived there.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show up
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Federal prosecutors also appeared to reveal today that Combs had rejected an apparent plea deal.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The comments appeared to dampen sentiment toward the economic outlook after the U.S. signaled earlier this week a softer stance on U.S.-China trade.—
Lisa Kailai Han,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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More than 130 cardinals will arrive in Vatican City within the week to participate in the upcoming papal conclave, selecting Pope Francis' successor.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Since signing Messi in July 2023 (as well as Alba and Sergio Busquets; Suárez arrived in December), Miami has won that year’s Leagues Cup — a standalone tournament pitting MLS clubs and Liga MX teams against each other – and the 2024 Supporters’ Shield as the regular season’s best team.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Musk increasingly a political risk Musk's entry into Trump world exposed discord between Trump's original hardline loyalists and a group of tech billionaires led by Musk who gravitated to Trump during the 2024 election.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The officers then dragged Feliz out of his car, pulling his pants down and exposing his genitals in the process.—
Lourdes Rosado,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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An online database that tracks ship movements shows the Mohawk has been docked in its home port since mid-March.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Fox Nation's 'Titanic Secrets' busts the myths that have long been held at the bottom of the sea and uncovers the truth in this century-long conspiracy.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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By enriching this data with operational and financial metrics, organizations can perform advanced analytics to uncover actionable root causes and establish a financial link to CX value.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Take the first step today and let your epic story unfold, one courageous step at a time.—
Neerja Bhatia,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Gibbs' story will continue unfolding in the second season to explain how their deaths have affected his career motivations to fight for victims and get justice.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Mace went on to accuse Murray-Quick of getting in her face despite him standing several feet away.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
22 Apr. 2025
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Rhodes then challenged Travis Scott to get in the ring — noting that both the rapper, Cena and the Rock had been the ones who’d ganged up on him last month during the WWE PLE Elimination Chamber.—
Shaheem Reid,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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