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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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There are dozens of examples of major studio properties that had what appeared to be an easy path to profitability.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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From the ground and the air, however, little appeared to have changed Monday morning.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Crews arrived and found flames on the first floor of a two-story rowhome.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Videos shared online showed guests and employees rushing to help those trapped beneath the fallen structure, with several people lifting sections of the metal frame before first responders arrived.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
23 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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As much as $600 per shift was being taken at the restaurant, company records showed.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Tavern Research released results on June 16 that showed Conley leading Davidson by 34% to 23%, with 13% support for Phillips-Staley and 28% of Democratic voters in the 17th District still undecided.—
Chris McKenna,
USA Today,
22 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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Last year, utility workers in Lima, Peru, uncovered a millennia-old mummy while on the job.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Mandelson was removed as Ambassador and arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations uncovered in the Epstein files.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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The top of the draft unfolded as expected.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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The exhibit unfolded in partnership with Home of Football, a new cultural destination dedicated to the globally beloved game, which opened in the heart of New York’s design district between Chelsea and Hudson Yards on Monday.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
23 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 25 Jun. 2026.
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