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
That fatigue shows up in churn.
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Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
If a vehicle receives no bids and the car owner shows up, the towing company would be required to offer the car back to them at whatever their costs are before selling it for scrap.
—Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 7 Jan. 2026
The resistance shows up in the form of a former gang member who edits Elephant Graveyard-style exposés on the game show, and a pamphlet-printing revolutionary (Michael Cera) with a personal grudge against the cops.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
Morgan Freeman’s Thaddeus shows up, still twinkling with duplicity.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Reid never shows up at a game without wearing her flashy Super Bowl rings, massive as Mini Coopers sitting on her tiny fingers.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Graham’s Grace asks Ledger after Kenna shows up in his neighborhood because Scotty’s parents live nearby.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
This often shows up in earnings releases as GAAP versus non-GAAP results.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
If a vehicle receives no bids and the car owner shows up, the towing company would be required to offer the car back to them at whatever their costs are before selling it for scrap.
—Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 7 Jan. 2026
The resistance shows up in the form of a former gang member who edits Elephant Graveyard-style exposés on the game show, and a pamphlet-printing revolutionary (Michael Cera) with a personal grudge against the cops.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
Morgan Freeman’s Thaddeus shows up, still twinkling with duplicity.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Reid never shows up at a game without wearing her flashy Super Bowl rings, massive as Mini Coopers sitting on her tiny fingers.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Graham’s Grace asks Ledger after Kenna shows up in his neighborhood because Scotty’s parents live nearby.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
This often shows up in earnings releases as GAAP versus non-GAAP results.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows up
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From a risk-reward standpoint, the current valuation appears to be an attractive buying opportunity, in our opinion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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After stepping away from agents, what appears to be a gun is visible in his waistband.—
Greg Wehner , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Every day the co-founder of YourChoice Therapeutics arrives at his startup’s office in San Francisco to do this work.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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By the time the check arrives, the experience can feel more transactional than tender.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … PAST TRUTHS – Joe Rogan exposes Democrats' radical immigration shift as viral Obama clip resurfaces.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In urging buyers and sellers to consider low-fee agents, the report exposes the misconceptions that lead consumers to accept current commission rates as reasonable and justified.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Video shows Thompson walking down the sidewalk outside the hotel when a man approaches from behind and opens fire.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hinton’s work shows how institutions—from urban police to public housing and segregated, underfunded schools—have, through their practices, entrenched a racially unjust status quo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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Flurry of trade deals The agreement comes days after the EU signed a pivotal pact with the South American bloc Mercosur, following deals last year with Indonesia, Mexico and Switzerland.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The killing comes amid ongoing demonstrations across Iran, as anger continues to simmer over political repression, economic hardship and human rights abuses.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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All that is really a testament to the fact that there are a certain number of filmmakers who are doing extraordinary new work there, but also with a language of cinema that shows a desire to express things and speak about their own environment in a way that uncovers something new.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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This approach uncovers systemic issues and shows your team that honesty won't be punished.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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On land, the idea of villeggiatura unfolds through Belmond’s Italian hotels, says Saad, including Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Splendido on the Riviera, Caruso on the Amalfi Coast and Villa San Michele, reopening in Florence in 2026.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Still, the most transformative (and perhaps) tempting storyline of 2026 unfolds from within.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gatekeeping is when individuals or groups control access to opportunities, information, or resources, deciding who gets in, who gets heard, and who gets supported.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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But what if a spill somehow gets in between the glass panes on the inside and outside of the door, or a greasy film appears?—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Shows up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shows%20up. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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