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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing up

Verb

Trump was then photographed aboard Air Force One looking at a large printout appearing to show demolition plans for the center.

— Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
In the near-decade since, Jay-Z has chosen his moments of visibility sparingly, appearing mostly as a power broker playing in one-per-center sandboxes.

— Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of appearing

Verb

London has grown accustomed to NFL teams and their fans arriving every year.

— Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
At a voting location in Fairfax, Virginia, 18-year-old college student Sanya Singhal was among the first to vote early in person Friday morning, arriving well before the site opened to get in line.

— Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of arriving

Verb

Meanwhile, journalists monitor dashboards showing which headlines produce outrage and which disappear quietly.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
His research into the Patriots showing a reverse view of kicks behind the goal posts for visiting kickers was absolutely fascinating and has resulted in video board changes across the NFL this year.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of showing

Verb

Communication isn’t just Craig getting in the right play or the offensive line establishing the right protection.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
She's been to three in four states and never had a problem getting in or out of the parking lot.

— Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of getting in

Verb

Directed by Kei Oikawa and based on the manga series by Nagano, the fantasy adventure follows Chiikawa and companions traveling to an island paradise before uncovering an ominous threat.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
And in addition to uncovering valuable data on the business itself, the audit can look into how AI answer engines appear to respond to questions about a category, an industry and competitors.

— Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of uncovering

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Its south side is also home to several genuine luxury hotels (including Bulgari’s beloved resort in Uluwatu), with more planning to welcome guests in the coming months.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
Sampeel Lightweight Long-Sleeve Top Speaking of easy-to-wear staples, this $9 Sampeel top is undoubtedly coming home with me.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026