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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
Sometimes Mars himself shows up and performs, in a room that seats no more than 70.
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Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Leading man Brett Goldstein shows up in white to the Office Romance premiere in Los Angeles on May 26.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
New findings even suggest that dream content can be gently steered, and what shows up during those hours may be one of the clearest signals of whether your sleep is doing its job.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
That balance also shows up in how therapists work.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
In short, affordability stress shows up in your monthly cash flow, not just on paper.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
What shows up in the first 10 results may make your stomach drop.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Every new face who shows up to the Broncos’ rookie minicamp has their own approach to pre-draft conditioning, leaving them in various stages of physical readiness for a three-day intensive weekend of football.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
This is the coconut cake that shows up at every celebration.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Leading man Brett Goldstein shows up in white to the Office Romance premiere in Los Angeles on May 26.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
New findings even suggest that dream content can be gently steered, and what shows up during those hours may be one of the clearest signals of whether your sleep is doing its job.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
That balance also shows up in how therapists work.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
In short, affordability stress shows up in your monthly cash flow, not just on paper.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026
What shows up in the first 10 results may make your stomach drop.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Every new face who shows up to the Broncos’ rookie minicamp has their own approach to pre-draft conditioning, leaving them in various stages of physical readiness for a three-day intensive weekend of football.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
This is the coconut cake that shows up at every celebration.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows up
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His encounters include an apparently mute teen acrobat played by Kinski, who appears topless in a scene.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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One day after receiving a video tribute during his return to Philadelphia, Nick Castellanos appears to be out of a job again.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Texas’ Teagan Kavan, the most outstanding player of the 2025 series, arrives on the heels of a shutout pitching performance in the semifinal round.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The appointment arrives just ahead of the United Nations' International Day of Play on June 11, which highlights the importance of play as a fundamental right for children.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Trainer argues that the SpaceX S-1 registration statement exposes a litany of weaknesses.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Vaping exposes users to nicotine, which is an addictive substance, and a range of potentially harmful substances.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Verb
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An electronic display shows the closing KOSPI index inside the lobby of the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea, on June 1, 2026.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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But blacklisting a company for maintaining civil rights protections, and then banning the military deployment of its AI hours later, shows that the federal government in this instance enables the harm that regulation is meant to prevent.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Breakfast comes with more river views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The study comes as the sun remains near the peak of Solar Cycle 25, a period of heightened solar activity that has already produced spectacular aurora displays across the globe.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The investigation uncovers a decades-old love affair.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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At the center of the story is the youngest daughter, Marjorie, who uncovers a dark secret within the family and is forced to face the unsettling reality that sometimes lies carry more power than truth.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Another expression of that sentiment unfolds at Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, where the pace slows and the focus shifts to immersion and well-being.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Hiking enthusiasts will likely feel particularly drawn to this relationship term, which refers to eschewing the pressure to label things immediately and instead just taking it slow and seeing what unfolds.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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The show gets in-depth analysis from the journalists covering our region’s most important issues.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Who gets in the race and wants to lose?—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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“Shows up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shows%20up. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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