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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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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The European Commission appears to have some sympathy with this view, and is currently conducting an investigation into Chinese wind turbine pricing.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The study appears in Cell Reports.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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The child arrives as eleventh in the line of succession to the Monegasque throne and makes Princess Caroline, 68, a grandmother for another time.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Available in a set of three bottles for $90, this Sauvignon Blanc arrives as a vibrant addition to As Ever’s growing collection.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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The cross-section approach exposes original electrical work and historic wallpapers in tidy squares.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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This chasm exposes the fragmentation that’s holding back European innovation.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, some research shows the divide may not be simply between rich and poor — but rather, that the benefits from these cards go to those with high credit scores at the expense of those with low credit scores.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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That matchup alone shows his significance to the contest.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Shrine, an oasis of faith in the heart of downtown, has a women’s clinic that helps with all that comes with addiction and human trafficking.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Lomo saltado, a uniquely Peruvian steak stir-fry, which traditionally comes with French fries, is plated with the fries hidden beneath tender meat and onions, soaking up all the flavorful drippings and making an accompanying portion of fluffy white rice seem nearly unnecessary.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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Through emails, documents, and secret correspondence, Bee uncovers a witty and heartfelt story about motherhood and navigating an absurd world.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Through a dual timeline structure, Ojito introduces us to Mara Denis, a freelance journalist who, in the middle of a routine assignment, uncovers a family secret that shakes the foundation of her identity.—
Piter Ortega Núñez,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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From either direction, the canyon unfolds mile by mile, an unexpected desert Eden where fall lingers long after it’s faded elsewhere and silence fills the space crowds never reach.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The majority of the action, however, unfolds in a claustrophobic one-shot inside a tent, with our heroes quaking at the whoops and cries surrounding them.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Kitchen Appliances Give your stovetop, oven, and refrigerator a deep clean before daily meal preparation gets in the way.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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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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“Shows up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shows%20up. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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