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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
The 6-foot-3, 275-pound Bain wins with power, leverage, technique, and a mean streak that shows up snap after snap.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
If guilt shows up, remind yourself that recovery time is valid and necessary.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The more notable cooling shows up Saturday night with temps dropping into the mid-30s to mid-40s overnight into Sunday morning.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Texans deserve a Land Commissioner who shows up for the actual job.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Earlier on, Even shows up at a rally held by Israeli settlers waiting to move into Gaza once the war is over.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
That fatigue shows up in churn.
—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
Morgan Freeman’s Thaddeus shows up, still twinkling with duplicity.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
If guilt shows up, remind yourself that recovery time is valid and necessary.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The more notable cooling shows up Saturday night with temps dropping into the mid-30s to mid-40s overnight into Sunday morning.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
Texans deserve a Land Commissioner who shows up for the actual job.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Earlier on, Even shows up at a rally held by Israeli settlers waiting to move into Gaza once the war is over.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
That fatigue shows up in churn.
—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
Morgan Freeman’s Thaddeus shows up, still twinkling with duplicity.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows up
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Moreover, the black cloud that appears in the image is clearly in the foreground of all of them, blocking all of the background light in the center, but only a portion of the light at the outskirts, allowing some of the light, albeit faintly, to stream through.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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The lion’s share appears to be directed toward the Florida Highway Patrol, with more than $100 million in potential funding listed in the ledger.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Her sister, Jasmine (Jasmine Ashanti), a wild card auntie, arrives with wine and a saucily uncooperative attitude.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The paper arrives at a moment when many Americans fear for the future of Social Security.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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She and her son are seen posing in front of a mirror together, before Spears begins speaking in an English accent and seemingly simulating a humping motion while wearing tight shorts and a top that exposes her midsection.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Along with Anopheles control efforts, agriculture also inadvertently exposes mosquitoes to pyrethroids and contributes to insecticide resistance.—
Jacob A Tennessen,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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Video shared with the Miami Herald of the rescue shows the backyard swarmed with first responders.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The findings follow a national trend that shows Black and Latina mothers are more likely to experience infant mortality due to a myriad of factors.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the new show comes with the pedigree of a classic 1975 Sidney Lumet bank-heist movie, with Al Pacino roaring his way through the starring role.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As for what comes next, on April 21, the General Fireworks Advisory Committee will review the task force report, consider feedback and provide any additional insight before it is finalized.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Often, the inspector uncovers some items that must be repaired, and as part of the contract, the seller agrees.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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The story follows a young woman who regains consciousness after three years in a coma, only to be confronted by the apparition of her deceased sister, as their mother’s search for the truth behind the sister’s death gradually uncovers a dark hereditary secret stretching back centuries.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Based on the hit Devil May Cry video game IP, the series centers on a sibling rivalry that unfolds as both a physical and psychological battle.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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From there, the one-minute-and-sixteen-second clip unfolds with a rapid montage of electrifying concert footage, interspersed with candid moments from life on the road.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Those details will have to be worked out in a sponsorship agreement, but by approving it ahead of time, commissioners gave County Administrator Monica Cepero the flexibility to adjust the amount based on what Broward gets in return.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Even the Spotted Stone bar gets in on the eco action, utilizing all ingredients and minimizing waste (lemon and lime skins are processed and used to make homemade syrups for cocktails, for example).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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