1
as in appeared
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 arrived
to get to a destination
the band showed up an hour late
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3
as in exposed
to reveal the true nature of
were shown up for what they really are
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The governing Liberals had appeared poised for a historic defeat, but polls indicate that Carney has recently opened up a lead over Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025 -
The Huskies were taken aback by the huge Maine crowd in the Hockey East final in Boston, but appeared ready for the environment Sunday.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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Every year, humans are exposed to tens of thousands of microplastics via food, beverages, packaging, coatings, and manufacturing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2025
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Recent performances and injuries have exposed Spurs’ shortcomings in squad depth and quality.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2025
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However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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But the 30-day notice came anyway, just days after her husband lost his job as a machine operator.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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McIlroy went out in 31 but came home in 37 strokes as the front nine challenged him again.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Recent water quality monitoring has uncovered alarming levels of microbiological contamination, and a UN mission to displacement sites in Gaza City reports dire conditions in water, sanitation, and hygiene.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The attack uncovered flaws in the city’s security, including faulty steel columns meant to block vehicle attacks such as the one that occurred.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Jan. 2025
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What unfolded was nearly a worst-case scenario with the only positive being Williams managed to stay healthy and start every game, the first time a Bears quarterback has managed that since Jay Cutler in 2009.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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Annual Golden Globes after-party unfolded at Marea.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Showed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed%20up. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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