1
as in appearing
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 arriving
to get to a destination
the band showed up an hour late
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3
as in exposing
to reveal the true nature of
were shown up for what they really are
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Recent Examples of showing up
As his defeat more clearly came into focus, Peacock likened the race to his high school basketball team showing up to compete against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Kiya manufactures collections in Pittsburgh while raising three kids and showing up for her husband’s relentless schedule.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
The man is a yeoman on the diamond, having spent the past couple of seasons showing up early and sweating out infield drills to refine his skills at shortstop.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
As a result, his body got stronger and leaner, and the changes are showing up in his play.
—Omar Kelly
october 29, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Guys not showing up to player-only meetings.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
During a 35-day government shutdown in 2019, wait times at some airports grew as TSA workers and controllers stopped showing up to work, according to Reuters.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Thank you for always showing up.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
But that questioning has also opened her up to new ways to use her platform, and turning her work and art into a mechanism for tangibly showing up for people, communities and cultures.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Kiya manufactures collections in Pittsburgh while raising three kids and showing up for her husband’s relentless schedule.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
The man is a yeoman on the diamond, having spent the past couple of seasons showing up early and sweating out infield drills to refine his skills at shortstop.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
As a result, his body got stronger and leaner, and the changes are showing up in his play.
—Omar Kelly
october 29, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Guys not showing up to player-only meetings.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
During a 35-day government shutdown in 2019, wait times at some airports grew as TSA workers and controllers stopped showing up to work, according to Reuters.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Thank you for always showing up.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
But that questioning has also opened her up to new ways to use her platform, and turning her work and art into a mechanism for tangibly showing up for people, communities and cultures.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing up
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One such winner is Steve Kovacs, who took first place in the Blackwater category, as well as the coveted best-in-show prize, for his whimsical image of a monkfish in Japan appearing to yawn.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yankovic was previously a regular at Starlight, appearing there seven times between 2000 and 2025.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
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Examples should be arriving in showrooms soon.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Mississippi National Guard said citizen-soldiers equipped with wreckers began arriving before dawn to help clear I-55 and I-22.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The car was removed from the home by fire personnel, revealing the home’s living room front wall as destroyed, exposing the room to the front yard of the home.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, Brooklyn shared an explosive, six-page statement to his Instagram story, exposing what led to the rift in the Beckham household.—
Janelle Ash , Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Lawyers representing Good's family released preliminary results of an independent autopsy Wednesday showing details consistent with a report from local first responders released last week.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has released body camera and surveillance footage showing a deadly confrontation between a deputy and an alleged shoplifter at a Walmart in Southwest Miami-Dade.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Quite frankly, no one knows what the Broncos are getting in Stidham this weekend.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The computer captured images of Jane Doe nude in the bathtub and getting in and out of the shower, the suit stated.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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For me, that says something about my preoccupation with monsters-in-disguise and the agency of women in both uncovering and conquering violence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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If doubts appear from seemingly nowhere, make a point of uncovering their roots before dismissing them.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Much of the excitement is unfolding along the Nile.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, a new CNBC poll shows some CEOs and executives have kept quiet about the events unfolding in Minneapolis, reflecting that many leaders across the country are still considering the situation — and the risks of making public comments.—
Sharon Epperson,Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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European Parliament will consider Automotive Package The proposal for small and affordable cars will be examined by the European Parliament over coming months.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The James family plans to travel to K’gari in the coming weeks to attend a smoking ceremony as guests of the island’s traditional custodians.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Showing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing%20up. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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