SHOWING UP Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

showing up

verb

present participle of show up

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 Still, the strength at the top end is also showing up even beyond home sales. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 College party themes are getting a wellness makeover, with matcha, cold plunges and sunrise workouts showing up where kegs and pong tables once ruled. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 OpenAI’s chief economist says some of the clearest signs of AI’s impact on work may not yet be showing up in unemployment headlines. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026 San Jose Downtown Association CEO Brian Kurtz played prankster, showing up in a Pittsburgh Penguins jersey, not exactly a welcome sight so close to the Shark Tank. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026 Clear resins can be some of the most demanding materials to print, with even minor exposure issues showing up as cloudiness, yellowing, or a loss of fine detail. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 Audiences may be showing up in droves this summer, but moviegoing habits have yet to fully reach pre-pandemic levels. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 That gap is showing up in how companies compete for early and mid-career talent. — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 For Wang, showing up Thursday was about making certain that McGee’s influence did not end with her death. — Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Frequently appearing obvious cases such as the USSR have been left in roman.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Lingerie became an integral part of everyday dressing, with bras worn as tops and slipdresses appearing across the collections.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of appearing

Verb

La Casa del Pueblo Taqueria has remained a living link to the immigrants who began arriving in Pilsen decades ago.

— Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Business leaders, under increasing pressure to protect margin, hit near-term targets and finish the year strong, see innovation teams arriving with ideas that feel disconnected from commercial reality.

— Melanie Subin, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of arriving

Verb

When new, concrete possesses a thin, temporarily protective layer that, if not maintained, will wear away, exposing the interior, which gradually crumbles.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The case accused school officials of unreasonably exposing McNair to the risk of heatstroke, failing to recognize the initial symptoms and inadequately providing medical care and treatment, thus worsening McNair’s condition.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of exposing

Verb

The excavation centers on Mieza, an ancient Macedonian city in northern Greece, where archaeologists have been uncovering a sprawling complex known as the Royal Gymnasium.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Reportedly, the investigation is focusing on uncovering original versions of emails, rather than those published by the DOJ in the United States.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2026