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or showed up
1
as in appeared
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 arrived
to get to a destination
the band showed up an hour late
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3
as in exposed
to reveal the true nature of
were shown up for what they really are
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Recent Examples of shown up
The talent actually showed up — not to pose for one photo and disappear, but to be fully present in the promotional moment and bring their individual audiences along with them.
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Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The more rival products showed up in the market, the greater the need for a new perspective.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Pratt spent most of his two hours at the Hyde Park block party talking and posing for photos with the hundred or so people who showed up.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
David Arquette showed up and made everyone watch his directorial debut, The Tripper, a violent slasher movie.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Soon, survey crews showed up, bulldozers were spotted along dusty roads, and the Army Corps of Engineers arranged private meetings.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Daviss spoke of discovering the show’s huge popularity when police was called in for crowd control on their first day of production for Season 2 when thousands of fans showed up.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Investigators say the 49-year-old showed up to her aunt's house in Bennington, Vermont on April 24 and admitted to killing her 6-year-old daughter Ella and 7-year-old son Kai.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 6 May 2026
And, over the weekend, that community showed up in the simplest way possible — side by side in a gym, grinding through a workout, and remembering the ones who didn’t make it home.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The more rival products showed up in the market, the greater the need for a new perspective.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Pratt spent most of his two hours at the Hyde Park block party talking and posing for photos with the hundred or so people who showed up.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
David Arquette showed up and made everyone watch his directorial debut, The Tripper, a violent slasher movie.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Soon, survey crews showed up, bulldozers were spotted along dusty roads, and the Army Corps of Engineers arranged private meetings.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Daviss spoke of discovering the show’s huge popularity when police was called in for crowd control on their first day of production for Season 2 when thousands of fans showed up.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Investigators say the 49-year-old showed up to her aunt's house in Bennington, Vermont on April 24 and admitted to killing her 6-year-old daughter Ella and 7-year-old son Kai.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 6 May 2026
And, over the weekend, that community showed up in the simplest way possible — side by side in a gym, grinding through a workout, and remembering the ones who didn’t make it home.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shown up
Verb
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Unlike the vivid green curtains commonly associated with the northern lights, these auroras appeared as soft crimson veils spread across the night sky.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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The firearm appeared to have a live round in the chamber and was discharged after being triggered, the authorities indicated.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Getty Images for Coachella One of music’s biggest nights has arrived.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The next week, Drew Millas, Keibert Ruiz and Nasim Nuñez arrived.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The playoffs exposed parts of the Celtics roster.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Expect exposed timber beams, original brick and sandstone, Tasmanian artwork, and peeks of original wallpaper.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The attacks Pontiac led in 1763—most of them successful-showed the hopes that thousands of people had to force the British out of their beloved homelands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Over Memorial Day weekend, multiple clips showed Vang turning aside or staying silent during city council meetings as members said the Pledge of Allegiance toward the American flag.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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That coming Fall of 2020, universal masking in schools and daycares was recommended by the CDC and widespread mandates were enacted at the state, district and county levels for children as young as two.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Just before sunset, the room of mirrors and gold comes alive in the light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Tragically, the trade-off was for nothing—when the coffin is finally uncovered, the two women discover Nate’s bloated corpse, bitten by a rattlesnake.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Investigators previously uncovered more than $100,000 in cash during raids on her home tied to Franco.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Still, driving winds carried with them rumours that reached my dear aunt’s ears.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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In the 27-year-old’s 42 games with the Dodgers, Kim hasn’t reached his previous successes from last season.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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“Shown up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shown%20up. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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