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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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as in arriving
to get to a destination
the band showed up an hour late
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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
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
Stiller even made showing up to the media duties special for Knicks coach Mike Brown, who finally got to meet Stiller.
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Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 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
When Thomson went through a difficult divorce, in 2014, Djena would often check in on her, showing up at her door with food.
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Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Las Vegas was the hottest place to be for country's biggest stars on Sunday, May 17, and the red carpet was all about glitz, glam and, for the Stapletons, showing up for each other.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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
Stiller even made showing up to the media duties special for Knicks coach Mike Brown, who finally got to meet Stiller.
—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 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
When Thomson went through a difficult divorce, in 2014, Djena would often check in on her, showing up at her door with food.
—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Las Vegas was the hottest place to be for country's biggest stars on Sunday, May 17, and the red carpet was all about glitz, glam and, for the Stapletons, showing up for each other.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing up
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Images appearing to show blue paint peeling from the floor of the pool were surfacing by June 18.
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While appearing at the Supergirl world premiere in New York City on Monday, June 22, the Superman actor, 32, could be seen protecting his costar, Milly Alcock, from a handsy photographer on the red carpet.
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As for the ongoing New Delhi protest, a steady stream of volunteers keeps the camp running, arriving daily with food, drinking water and other essentials.
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Gross said the bullet went through his shoulder within seconds of arriving at the ICE facility late that July 4th night.
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The traveler was infectious while passing through Los Angeles County, potentially exposing others at LAX and the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel.
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Colin Hubbard / Getty Images The Fever shot nearly 80% in the first half, exposing miscommunications in Atlanta's defense that led to open looks and uncontested layups.
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On Wednesday, a TikTok user posted a video showing a woman who, from afar, resembled Swift standing on a balcony of her $17 million seaside home in Rhode Island.
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Ancelotti pointed out that a number of underdogs at this year’s World Cup have been showing great intensity.
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Meledandri shared that Lucas was enthusiastic about getting in the booth again whenever the next Minions film begins production.
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Luxury hotels are also getting in on the cruise game.
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While scientists are still uncovering the full extent of these connections, growing evidence suggests that the skeleton is integrated with the rest of the body rather than functioning as an isolated structure.
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Already, internet sleuths are uncovering the exact items worn by the characters, and there’s a fan base quickly building for the beauty looks as well.
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But there will be some new additions to the tone and thrust of the story, as Tranter shared that much of it will be focused on what is unfolding post-wedding for Mary and her husband, Tom Hayward, played by Dónal Finn.
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The key change is operational as companies are moving from recording transactions and reporting results to identifying issues earlier, coordinating decisions and taking action while operations are still unfolding.
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In order to keep the momentum coming, Team USA will need to remain aggressive in its attack.
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Formalwear embraces a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.
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“Showing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing%20up. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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