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as in appears
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 arrives
to get to a destination
the band showed up an hour late
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as in exposes
to reveal the true nature of
were shown up for what they really are
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Recent Examples of shows up
Taproom sales surge when CCW shows up, letting patrons witness professional wrestling with larger-than-life characters and gimmicks synonymous with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
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Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
The ethylene glycol shows up at your house on December 19, and Harold passed away on December 20.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
There’s an attitude, there’s a desire to get better and that intensity that shows up on the field.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot-3, 275-pound Bain wins with power, leverage, technique, and a mean streak that shows up snap after snap.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
If guilt shows up, remind yourself that recovery time is valid and necessary.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The more notable cooling shows up Saturday night with temps dropping into the mid-30s to mid-40s overnight into Sunday morning.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Texans deserve a Land Commissioner who shows up for the actual job.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Earlier on, Even shows up at a rally held by Israeli settlers waiting to move into Gaza once the war is over.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
The ethylene glycol shows up at your house on December 19, and Harold passed away on December 20.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
There’s an attitude, there’s a desire to get better and that intensity that shows up on the field.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot-3, 275-pound Bain wins with power, leverage, technique, and a mean streak that shows up snap after snap.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
If guilt shows up, remind yourself that recovery time is valid and necessary.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The more notable cooling shows up Saturday night with temps dropping into the mid-30s to mid-40s overnight into Sunday morning.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Texans deserve a Land Commissioner who shows up for the actual job.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Earlier on, Even shows up at a rally held by Israeli settlers waiting to move into Gaza once the war is over.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows up
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Their relationship is fascinating, and Guardiola often appears at the end of his tether, but the manager finally recognises that Cherki’s creative talents are worth indulging.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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There appears to be no such thing as rock bottom for the Mets.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Taking time before a storm arrives to unplug the right appliances and household items can be the difference between weathering the storm safely and thousands of dollars in damages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Zendaya arrives for a special screening of her new film The Drama, with her costar Robert Pattinson (not pictured) at The Grove in Los Angeles on April 18.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Yet technology experts warn that outsourcing key decisions to AI exposes consumers to risks, potentially leading to communications errors and costing people money, while also potentially handing hackers the keys to their data.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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If your roots are shallow, the leap exposes it.—
Jessica Billingsley,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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While the handling of the outburst by BAFTA and the BBC wasn’t ideal for anyone involved, the outrage and fallout from the event shows that Davidson’s lifelong mission to educate the wider population about Tourette syndrome is ongoing, and so important.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the wake of the Iranian attack on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, MarineTraffic tracking data shows an almost total standstill of vessels transiting through the waterway.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The incident comes as Mexico prepares to be a host country for this summer’s World Cup soccer extravaganza.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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That’s where the accountability on Brunson comes into play.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Odenkirk plays a small town temporary sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after the bank is robbed.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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Mary Beard uncovers the spectacle of the Ancient Roman parade, the Roman Triumph.—
Mary Beard,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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They might be deceived by other teams, undermined by their owner or surprised by the way the draft unfolds.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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The action follows an executive order issued last year directing federal agencies to begin the reclassification process, which typically unfolds over several years and involves scientific review, interagency coordination and rulemaking procedures.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Maya Hawke grabs her guitar and gets in front of the mic at the SiriusXM Studios in New York City on April 13.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Speaking of which, even the doctor gets in on it.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Shows up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shows%20up. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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