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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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
Positive tests have shown up in France, Spain and Switzerland, and nations around the world are closely monitoring those patients, as well as the others who were on the Hondius.
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Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Professionalism means showing up prepared, delivering on promises and respecting your audience.
—Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
The ticket offers ensure those interested in Heated Rivalry merch are the ones who get it, rather than the first 7,500 fans who show up on game day.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
But because of the virus’s up-to-eight-week incubation period—the time between infection and when symptoms show up—more cases are likely.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
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Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Professionalism means showing up prepared, delivering on promises and respecting your audience.
—Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
The ticket offers ensure those interested in Heated Rivalry merch are the ones who get it, rather than the first 7,500 fans who show up on game day.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 May 2026
But because of the virus’s up-to-eight-week incubation period—the time between infection and when symptoms show up—more cases are likely.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
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The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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His stories about travel, food, culture, and sustainability have appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, AFAR, Food & Wine, The Economist, Men’s Journal, Newsweek, Bloomberg, CNN, and the BBC, among others.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The heavy context makes Marseille a particularly forbidding environment for young players, which Ethan Nwaneri has discovered to his cost since arriving on loan from Arsenal in January.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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His fastball not only arrives faster than the blink of an eye but also comes in at a tricky angle.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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But Detroit’s damning offensive flaws, which its defense compensated for during the regular season, were exposed by the Cavs.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Traveling through different communities exposed him to areas without reliable electricity, including rural regions internationally and underserved areas closer to home.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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At a press conference Wednesday announcing the bill, lawmakers cited studies showing that the cost of playing youth sports has risen by 46% in five years, with many families paying more than $5,000 per child for a single season.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Kelly, a four-year starter for South Lake, showed his ability to run the football and gained over 60 yards in the first game.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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And then all of a sudden, here comes Miranda Lambert in her little pink hat.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The existing political infrastructure has no way of accommodating migration on the coming scale, which will evacuate departure economies, and overwhelm destination societies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Cadaver dogs had previously alerted to the scent of human remains in the backyard, but earlier searches did not uncover a body.—
Doug Dunbar,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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After uncovering what the issue was following an 18-month mystery, the actress underwent multiple vocal cord surgeries and finally got an implant.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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This novel of exile and memory chronicles the life of Sufien, a Palestinian man displaced as a child by the Nakba, whose story unfolds across continents and encompasses entanglements with a broad range of characters.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Breakfasts and informal suppers unfold in the Brasserie, which has an orangery, and a terrace for sunny mornings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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If strict fidelity gets in the way, it can be treated as immaterial.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Djena got in the car, and Christine began driving.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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