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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2
as in arrives
to get to a destination
the band showed up an hour late
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3
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
Everybody along the defensive line shows up, and the edge players do a nice job of coming in and pulling down running backs from behind before they can be pushed through the pile.
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Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The difference shows up in everything from user interface design that feels like home to features that assume our success rather than our struggle.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
This often shows up in earnings releases as GAAP versus non-GAAP results.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
Weak business resilience shows up when no one knows who's in charge during an outage.
—Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Everyone who shows up to his office tries to make one of his dreams come true.
—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
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
Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The difference shows up in everything from user interface design that feels like home to features that assume our success rather than our struggle.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
This often shows up in earnings releases as GAAP versus non-GAAP results.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
Weak business resilience shows up when no one knows who's in charge during an outage.
—Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Everyone who shows up to his office tries to make one of his dreams come true.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows up
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His comments come as the right-wing party Reform UK appears to be leading in the polls.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Democrats’ most visible strategy appears to be trying to bum a few bucks from the grassroots—when the grassroots’ greatest power is in protest, boycott, and other unified mobilization efforts.—
Sarah Stankorb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Exploremore is a solid, sweet cookie contender that will be available when Girl Scout Cookie season arrives in Orange County.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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The big number arrives, characters emote, high notes ring and ring and ring again … and the aria subsides unmemorably, without leaving the ozone tang that signals a bolt of musical lightning.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tipsword warned the law exposes responders to unnecessary danger.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
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Along with alleged abuse by guards, the documentary exposes alarming living conditions for prisoners who are stacked in barracks like cord wood.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Two no-trump shows some interest in game and asks about partner's second suit as well as his strength.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Video from the scene shows dark billowing smoke rising into the air and multiple firetrucks working to extinguish the fire.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The new launch comes just a few months after The Dispatch acquired SCOTUSBlog, the legal analysis website.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The pair's conversation comes just after the release of their books.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Seydoux will lead the cast in the role of a renowned pianist who, after relocating with her family to the countryside, uncovers a life-shattering truth that forces her to confront the complexities of love, trust, and deception.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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The campaign uncovers real attitudes and misconceptions by using custom messaging architecture and consumer testing, addressing everything from range confidence and cost concerns, to confusion around charging, incentives and total cost of ownership (TCO).—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While the ancient tragedy plays out on screen, a contemporary drama unfolds.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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Currently listed for $26,000, this tiny home is delivered as a rectangular container that simply—get this—unfolds to create a fully functional living space.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When Tolbert gets in the game, his agenda is to steal a base.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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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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“Shows up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shows%20up. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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