1
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
Everyone who shows up to his office tries to make one of his dreams come true.
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Debbie Day, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This team shows up each day to tell Paramount’s story—and does so with purpose, even in the most challenging moments.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
If this is the Jones that shows up for the Colts this year, then maybe going with him over Anthony Richardson wasn’t the worst decision after all.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
She’s faced with her 12-year-old brother’s growing desire to break free – when her estranged sister shows up with a proposition for the boy, the siblings’ relationship is put to the test.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
When Caroline Mugun shows up at work in Mombasa, Kenya, the patients are behind subdividers.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Pay attention to who shows up and who starts to fade out.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
And when uncertainty shows up, too many kids freeze.
—Bidhan Parmar, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Sexy shows up in a blazer cut to perfection, a slip dress that drapes just right, or a monochrome moment that turns simplicity into a statement.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Debbie Day, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This team shows up each day to tell Paramount’s story—and does so with purpose, even in the most challenging moments.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
If this is the Jones that shows up for the Colts this year, then maybe going with him over Anthony Richardson wasn’t the worst decision after all.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
She’s faced with her 12-year-old brother’s growing desire to break free – when her estranged sister shows up with a proposition for the boy, the siblings’ relationship is put to the test.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
When Caroline Mugun shows up at work in Mombasa, Kenya, the patients are behind subdividers.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Pay attention to who shows up and who starts to fade out.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
And when uncertainty shows up, too many kids freeze.
—Bidhan Parmar, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Sexy shows up in a blazer cut to perfection, a slip dress that drapes just right, or a monochrome moment that turns simplicity into a statement.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows up
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Advertisement Advertisement GSF posted videos on social media showing the incident, later followed by a video showing damage to the vessel with burn marks on what appears to be the main deck.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the notion of mysterious objects hurtling through the air in a way that appears intelligently controlled is hard to seperate from the stigma of little green men and flying saucers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Touch arrives on vinyl, CD, and digital download on October 24, via International Anthem and Nonesuch, with the album coming to digital streaming platforms on November 11.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Sep. 2025
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And oftentimes, companies might be paying more than one tariff rate on a product depending on where the item arrives from.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Such heavy use exposes teens to a cascade of risks, with mental health impacts topping the list.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Castles made of sand Wednesday’s discovery exposes a key weakness of the public key infrastructure that’s responsible for ensuring trust of the entire Internet.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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This forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center shows only the probable path of the center of a storm.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Of course, with a luxury experience also comes a luxurious price tag and the cost of tickets won’t be the kind of budget fares people most associate with bus travel.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The singer’s recent hometown show comes weeks after her now ex-boyfriend, The Kid LAROI, seemingly confirmed their split.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond—where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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In Nexus Battles, these companions stand beside players as the story uncovers the mysteries of the protagonist’s past.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bagsmart Hanging Toiletry Bag This bag from Bagsmart unfolds into a hangable, easy-to-access travel organizer big enough to hold all of your makeup and toiletries.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The story unfolds in Agra during the 1990s, weaving together romantic elements with comedic beats and supernatural scares.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cena has been delivering his signature sharp mic work, routinely dominating verbal exchanges while Paul has been forced to scowl while the master gets in all of his barbs and sons him at every opportunity.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Hendricks admits that the passion of Chicago sports fans gets in your blood.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Shows up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shows%20up. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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