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
One year Pippa Middleton faced the awful shame of having to sit in a normal seat after showing up late.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
That instinct -- to keep helping, to keep showing up -- runs through every part of her story.
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
The generation that was counted out – Gen Z – is showing up, embracing authorship and rejecting the idea that young viewers will only watch at home.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 June 2026
But the attack ads and political endorsements generally associated with running for other offices have started showing up in judicial races, alarming some judges and raising questions about whether candidates who engage in such activity have the right temperament for the job.
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Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Altering that process significantly enough to ease that bottleneck would likely come with other trade-offs, experts said, such as earlier deadlines to turn in certain ballots or more time-consuming ballot drop-offs — either of which might dissuade some voters from showing up.
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Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
In his mind, showing up together may feel welcoming, inclusive and positive.
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Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
In other words, once these technologies reach volume production, the cost of reliable always-on power could fall low enough to ease the pressure that is already showing up on your monthly bill.
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Iulia Lupse,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
But these aren’t showing up as a boost to GDP, BofA said, explaining that while AI can currently transform about 20% of all workplace tasks, only 23% of those are actually cost-effective to automate at today’s prices.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
That instinct -- to keep helping, to keep showing up -- runs through every part of her story.
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
The generation that was counted out – Gen Z – is showing up, embracing authorship and rejecting the idea that young viewers will only watch at home.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 June 2026
But the attack ads and political endorsements generally associated with running for other offices have started showing up in judicial races, alarming some judges and raising questions about whether candidates who engage in such activity have the right temperament for the job.
—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
Altering that process significantly enough to ease that bottleneck would likely come with other trade-offs, experts said, such as earlier deadlines to turn in certain ballots or more time-consuming ballot drop-offs — either of which might dissuade some voters from showing up.
—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
In his mind, showing up together may feel welcoming, inclusive and positive.
—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
In other words, once these technologies reach volume production, the cost of reliable always-on power could fall low enough to ease the pressure that is already showing up on your monthly bill.
—
Iulia Lupse,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
But these aren’t showing up as a boost to GDP, BofA said, explaining that while AI can currently transform about 20% of all workplace tasks, only 23% of those are actually cost-effective to automate at today’s prices.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing up
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The Emmy-winning host and executive producer of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has landed a guest role on General Hospital, appearing in a three-episode arc that'll air on July 2, 3 and 6 on ABC.
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The Germans began putting pressure on Paraguay from the start of the extra period, including a possible penalty when Nick Woltemade’s shot was blocked by Gustavo Gómez, appearing to hit his arm.
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Friends of both Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs football star tight end began arriving mid-afternoon in a steady stream of SUVs.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, were spotted leaving their hotel en route to the celebration, while Fox Sports personalities Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson were also seen arriving for the event.
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Her bodycon mermaid skirt was covered in diagonal rows of slits, exposing glimpses of her legs, hips, and butt.
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This disconnect creates a growing opportunity for buyers while exposing weaknesses in businesses that haven't been built for transferability.
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The idea was to reflect girlhood through different periods of American history, showing the changes and similarities in books and their accompanying dolls and historically accurate outfits.
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What started as a small barbecue competition with 12 teams has become a 44-year tradition with more than 100 teams showing up and showing out at the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle.
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So people were just scared about what would come of it or getting in trouble.
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The exhibit costs $18 for adults, with some discounts available and children 18 and under getting in for free.
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For both founders, the swap was less about replacing each other and more about learning from each other's businesses, uncovering operational blind spotsblind spots and offering pointers.
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Part of the joy of this comedy-thriller from Andy Siara (Palm Springs) is uncovering its twisty secrets.
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America250 is behind the ball drops unfolding in many cities, including New York, and will host a concert in Los Angeles on Saturday.
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Related Stories The play centers on Helen’s homecoming following a war waged over her, unfolding on the first uneasy night of peace.
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With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade.
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Bauhs has plans to hit 10 new stadiums in the coming college football stadium, which would put him at 135 out of 138.
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“Showing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing%20up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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