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
According to three interior designers, these are the trends that faded fast in 2025 and are no longer showing up in their Southern clients’ homes.
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Chief Henry has always been open to showing up in community, wherever community needs him.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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
Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Chief Henry has always been open to showing up in community, wherever community needs him.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing up
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Last year was one in which the public got used to seeing androids growing more adept at movement, appearing as showpieces in promotional sport events and other events.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The moon — appearing fractionally smaller than usual — was unable to cover the entirety of the sun's disk, leaving a thin sliver of its outer edge visible to surround Earth's natural satellite to create a ring in the skies over Antarctica.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The pageantry, the performances, the slightly chaotic energy of that many athletes walking in behind their flags, all of them arriving at the same place after wildly different journeys.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
5 Feb. 2026
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The fire department evacuated the home and put out the blaze within 12 minutes of arriving to the scene, Hall said.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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Any involvement should focus on regulation, consumer protection, and understanding emerging technologies without exposing taxpayers to unnecessary risk.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Gradually exposing yourself to travel, starting with small trips, can help overcome anxiety long-term.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Filmmakers will have access to dashboards showing view counts, completion rates and audience analytics, data the brothers believe could eventually become a secondary monetization tool.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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It’s gotten worse because America’s youth sports scene has become so profitable that private equity firms are reportedly showing an interest to join what previously had been a space for recreation, fun and life lessons for young people.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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There was Chuck Berry, getting in trouble with the young girls, and he was put in jail during one of our tours.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are a number of firms getting in on the action, including big familiar names and plucky upstarts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Then there are traders uncovering information hiding on websites for a handsome payday.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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Powerful new instruments are uncovering the universe's secrets.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The largest wealth movement in modern history is unfolding across generations, bringing financial opportunity alongside emotional complexity.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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One way the book approaches history is by unfolding across different places and examining the past of each of them.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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There are finally clues to sift through, and everyone hopes that answers are coming soon and that hopefully Nancy can be recovered alive and well.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Feb. 2026
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Recruitment is expected to begin in coming weeks.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Showing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showing%20up. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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