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
The ethylene glycol shows up at your house on December 19, and Harold passed away on December 20.
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Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
There’s an attitude, there’s a desire to get better and that intensity that shows up on the field.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot-3, 275-pound Bain wins with power, leverage, technique, and a mean streak that shows up snap after snap.
—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
Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
There’s an attitude, there’s a desire to get better and that intensity that shows up on the field.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
The 6-foot-3, 275-pound Bain wins with power, leverage, technique, and a mean streak that shows up snap after snap.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows up
Verb
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The second video appears to capture the moment that prompted a call to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.—
Nick Sullivan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The ceasefire mostly appears to be holding.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Your 3rd House of Debate surges as fiery Mars arrives, pushing you to say the important thing plainly — and to move on it soon.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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We’re told the character is Maxima, the warrior queen from the planet Almerac, first introduced in Action Comics #645 in 1990, who arrives on Earth in search of a suitable mate and quickly sets her sights on Superman.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Using kratom exposes people to risks that are not well understood.—
Andrew Kolodny,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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That doctors resort to such radical measures exposes the limits of what modern medicine can offer.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Video uploaded to social media shows Peralta speeding through the neighborhood with an NYPD squad car in pursuit.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The bundles are available through StreamStore, Xfinity’s digital storefront for streaming apps and services, which includes more than 450 streaming apps and channels and 200,000 movies and TV shows to rent or purchase.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each board comes with spread containers, bowls and a cheese knife.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The funding debate comes just months after Lexington neighbors voted to approve $660 million for a new high school.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Independent oversight often uncovers meaningful overpayments that otherwise go unnoticed.—
Bobby Jindal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 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
Verb
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Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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While home to less than 2,000 students, the campus, called the Domain, spans 13,000 acres, much of it still wild and undeveloped, and the areas where college life unfolds are dotted with Gothic Revival architecture; take it all in with a serene stroll.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Speaking of which, even the doctor gets in on it.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 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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“Shows up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shows%20up. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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