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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3
as in exposes
to reveal the true nature of
were shown up for what they really are
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows up
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House Speaker Mike Johnson appears to have smoothed out some of the bumps in the road ahead of tonight's GOP budget vote after some House Republicans voiced concerns over potential Medicaid cuts.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025 -
For better or worse, the Framework Laptop 12 appears to be its own separate system, with motherboards, accessories, and a refresh schedule distinct from the 13-inch laptop.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
25 Feb. 2025
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Itamar faces his greatest challenge when a cyber leak exposes his agents, starting with Shuruk (Luna Mansour).—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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The deeper issue is energy dependency itself—one that exposes supply chains to geopolitical shocks and battlefield vulnerabilities.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The bow itself shows no signs of slowing down for 2025, especially not with high-profile stars like Fanning and Demi Moore wearing them to awards shows.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
8 Jan. 2025
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Even when streaming was in full swing, and shows like The Sopranos and The Wire were in the rearview mirror, everyone wanted to create their own Game Of Thrones.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The vacation recap comes days after Lopez shared a video montage highlighting her 2024, which included red carpet appearances and musical performances.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Catie Dull Republicans are taking the first steps Friday to usher in a new era of full GOP control in Washington as Congress comes into session but the usually ceremonial process in the House is already bogged down in political infighting over who should be elected Speaker of the House.—
Deirdre Walsh,
NPR,
3 Jan. 2025
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Yet as the story unfolds, Scrooge himself learns the profound value of a pause through his transformative journey with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Final Thoughts While Blake Lively’s case unfolds in the public eye, the lessons extend far beyond Hollywood.—
Tom Spiggle,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Shows up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shows%20up. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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