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or showed up
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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
Gen Z just showed up with a more direct vocabulary for what work does to people.
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Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The next morning a young man, who Colocousis said showed up in a Jeep with New York plates, trudged across a thin layer of snow to his doorstep.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, Trey Smith and grandmother Adrienne Banfield-Norris all showed up at the event at the Palais Brongniart on Wednesday in support of Jaden Smith, who showed his sophomore collection as the brand’s first men’s creative director.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Some of Meyer's fellow firefighters showed up at the hearing in solidarity.
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Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Only three types showed up in every single test.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
That said, deals showed up before the official sale even started.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Yet as the flames consumed the duplex at 14th Street and Jones on a sunny Sunday afternoon earlier this month, and seemingly half the island showed up to console and help the residents, Walker disappeared.
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Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Cooper allegedly sent Fiegen a series of text messages and showed up outside her apartment.
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Armando Salguero Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The next morning a young man, who Colocousis said showed up in a Jeep with New York plates, trudged across a thin layer of snow to his doorstep.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, Trey Smith and grandmother Adrienne Banfield-Norris all showed up at the event at the Palais Brongniart on Wednesday in support of Jaden Smith, who showed his sophomore collection as the brand’s first men’s creative director.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Some of Meyer's fellow firefighters showed up at the hearing in solidarity.
—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Only three types showed up in every single test.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
That said, deals showed up before the official sale even started.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Yet as the flames consumed the duplex at 14th Street and Jones on a sunny Sunday afternoon earlier this month, and seemingly half the island showed up to console and help the residents, Walker disappeared.
—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Cooper allegedly sent Fiegen a series of text messages and showed up outside her apartment.
—
Armando Salguero Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shown up
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There are dozens of examples of major studio properties that had what appeared to be an easy path to profitability.
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From the ground and the air, however, little appeared to have changed Monday morning.
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The Georgia Department of Public Health was able to use state funds to maintain its AIDS Drug Assistance Program without disruption until federal funds arrived, a spokeswoman for the agency said.
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In 1868, at the age of 29, John Muir arrived in San Francisco via steamship with definitive plans to wander and revel in the natural wonders of California—he’d heard of the Golden State’s geographic riches and wanted to see them for himself.
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This has fueled debate over their impact on the game, with some viewers complaining about being exposed to commercials during the three-minute stoppages.
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Attics get hot because roofs are exposed to the sun for hours, radiating heat inside.
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Videos shared online showed guests and employees rushing to help those trapped beneath the fallen structure, with several people lifting sections of the metal frame before first responders arrived.
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In San Sebastian, in Spain's traditionally cooler north, the temperature was set to reach 40 C, more than double the city's historic average for June 22, according to the Reuters Climate Monitor, which showed Europe as the continent furthest from its historic norm on Monday.
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This pack comes with four waterproof, spacious dustbags big enough for bulky sneakers and heels alike, which flight attendants say still hold up after consistent use.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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No students or staff were in the building when the remains were uncovered, as school ended for the summer on Friday and the school was closed for construction, police said.
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Before the latest search warrant uncovered the remains of the dead dogs, Miranda posted a statement to the rescue's website on June 18.
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Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
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No deal was reached by the Thursday evening deadline for the union to withdraw the proposal from the November ballot.
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“Shown up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shown%20up. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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