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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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as in arrived
to get to a destination
the band showed up an hour late
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as in exposed
to reveal the true nature of
were shown up for what they really are
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Recent Examples of showed up
The Ecuadorean showed up in Philadelphia to rally in front of the Rocky statue.
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Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
On the first day of the trial, several opposition lawmakers who are professional lawyers showed up in the courtroom to show support alongside activists and members of the press.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 9 June 2026
The largest south swell in years showed up at Southern California beaches on Tuesday, June 9, bringing hazardous conditions and several rescues up and down the coast, with lifeguards warning beachgoers to use extreme caution for the next few days.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Demonstrators on both sides of the issue also showed up at a full council meeting Tuesday.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The crowd that showed up included some of Kansas City’s most popular content creators — local TV crews, too.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Tellingly, none of those marks showed up on rhinoceros teeth from paleontological sites, where scientists had unearthed animal remains but no signs of human (of any sort) presence.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
But Google, being Google, showed up with the model argument too.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Houston Fire Department medics also showed up and rushed the woman to a hospital.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
On the first day of the trial, several opposition lawmakers who are professional lawyers showed up in the courtroom to show support alongside activists and members of the press.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 9 June 2026
The largest south swell in years showed up at Southern California beaches on Tuesday, June 9, bringing hazardous conditions and several rescues up and down the coast, with lifeguards warning beachgoers to use extreme caution for the next few days.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Demonstrators on both sides of the issue also showed up at a full council meeting Tuesday.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The crowd that showed up included some of Kansas City’s most popular content creators — local TV crews, too.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Tellingly, none of those marks showed up on rhinoceros teeth from paleontological sites, where scientists had unearthed animal remains but no signs of human (of any sort) presence.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
But Google, being Google, showed up with the model argument too.
—Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Houston Fire Department medics also showed up and rushed the woman to a hospital.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showed up
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In February the James Beard Foundation honored Inglewood’s Serving Spoon restaurant as an American classic; on Monday night third-generation owners Jessica Bain and Justin Johnson appeared onstage to collect their medals.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Maxi Falcon, the Herons’ other Uruguayan, has never appeared for his senior national team.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Fans arrived early and many took a free shuttle.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Some supporters arrived from New York and Ohio, while others traveled from Montreal and beyond.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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In 2018, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an investigative journalist famous for wearing a beaded mask to hide his identity, exposed just how deep Ghana’s football problems ran by releasing a documentary that was screened at cinemas and theatres across the country.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The fabric is also UPF 50+, perfect for protecting your skin when exposed to the sun for extended periods, such as when doing lawn work or golfing.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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In Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city and a hub of United Nations institutions and humanitarian groups, early results showed about two-thirds of voters in the region opposed the measure.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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Workers repairing a ha-ha, a ditch traditionally used to contain livestock without interrupting the view across an estate, uncovered a tunnel entrance, along with Tudor-era artifacts including pottery, bones, and glass bottles.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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In the process of turning the house into a museum, countless artifacts, photos, and personal ephemera were uncovered, painting a vivid picture of the artist’s life at home.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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Another worker described the chaos that unfolded when well over a dozen teens brawled inside the diner.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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As the investigation unfolded, Reagan's family and authorities learned the shocking truth that Parker had been faking a pregnancy since January 2020 and was desperate to complete the scheme.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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To his point, this week thousands of flag-waving Argentines turned up for a rally in Kansas City’s Mill Creek Park, before the team also played a match in the city.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Police continue the search for a man wanted in connection with a string of shootings after an overnight standoff at a Kansas City home turned up empty.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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“Showed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showed%20up. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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