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
Officers from the Grapevine and Flower Mound police departments and the Northeast Tarrant County Area SWAT Team showed up at the suspect’s house on Big Canyon Drive.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
While leaving the courtroom, Brown — who sported a tweed suit with dark-rimmed glasses — could be seen briefly waving to fans who showed up, according to the publication, according to the outlet.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 11 July 2025
Morris says there are also some complaints, but that is common after disasters for victims to feel ignored if a first responder doesn't show up at their home.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 July 2025
Employers who acknowledge the stress that employees are under, and show up with benefits to try and address those problems, have the opportunity to cultivate a feeling of appreciation among workers.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 10 July 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
While leaving the courtroom, Brown — who sported a tweed suit with dark-rimmed glasses — could be seen briefly waving to fans who showed up, according to the publication, according to the outlet.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 11 July 2025
Morris says there are also some complaints, but that is common after disasters for victims to feel ignored if a first responder doesn't show up at their home.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 July 2025
Employers who acknowledge the stress that employees are under, and show up with benefits to try and address those problems, have the opportunity to cultivate a feeling of appreciation among workers.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show up
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As entrepreneurship becomes more global and technical barriers to entry continue to rise, the demand for operational support appears to be universal.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Become a Subscriber Still, Trump’s announcement appears to mark a major shift in strategy on Ukraine, or at least in his intent.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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However, after a brief break, another batch of smoke could arrive late Sunday night into Monday morning.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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This technology is arriving just in time, as growers across the country face a shortage of available workers and weeds that are becoming increasingly resistant to herbicides.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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As a result, Melendez said workers were exposed to safety hazards, especially in the high heat.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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Nearly 20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina exposed critical failures in our disaster response system.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sat in a suite and received the loudest ovation from the crowd when he was shown on the videoboard.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Real-world data from 14 airports in China, including one in the challenging climate of Tibet, show that the material's properties fluctuated by just three percent over a year.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Investigators could eventually seek criminal charges if evidence of fraud is uncovered, officials said.—
Azeen Ghorayshi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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In May, Montenegro Car Rentals conducted a study to uncover the sunniest places in all of Europe.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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But the way their loss unfolded in Monday’s series opener against the Royals created a frustrating backdrop to a stretch where the Cubs have tried to focus on their play while Milwaukee mounted a charge up the standings to the best record in baseball.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The moments unfolded during the King's visit to Newmarket with Queen Camilla.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Then Verduzco walked away from the assisted living facility and got in her car.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Sign up ahead of time to get in on the action with bet365 and make the most of your welcome offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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