1
as in to appear
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 to arrive
to get to a destination
the band showed up an hour late
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as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
were shown up for what they really are
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Recent Examples of show up
Event organizers estimated 5 million people showed up for more than 2,000 events coordinated nationwide to coincide with President Trump’s Washington D.C. military parade honoring the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army and also celebrating his turning 79.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025
Your Brain Might Be Written on Your Face Lewis pointed out another surprising brain-body connection: how neurological function can show up in your posture—and even your face.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 16 June 2025
Everyone was having so much fun and would show up early for rehearsals to watch.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 June 2025
Despite the organizers canceling the event, large crowds still showed up.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 June 2025
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025
Your Brain Might Be Written on Your Face Lewis pointed out another surprising brain-body connection: how neurological function can show up in your posture—and even your face.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 16 June 2025
Everyone was having so much fun and would show up early for rehearsals to watch.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 June 2025
Despite the organizers canceling the event, large crowds still showed up.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show up
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Slezak is set to appear in Craig Brewer's musical film Song Sung Blue at the end of this year.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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But the fierce hostilities between the man with the most money in the world and the man with the mightiest military appear to be cooling.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
12 June 2025
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The heat is expected to shift into the Midwest and Ohio Valley by the end of the weekend and arrive in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic on Sunday through the first half of next week.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
18 June 2025
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The more visceral responses arrived when Playing Possum was shipped to stores.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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The reason is simple: chaos exposes inefficiencies and bold opportunities.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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The Rangers were completely exposed when Miller moved back to Jacob Trouba’s left on the second pair.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The release did not specify the date of the arrest, but Ada County Jail records show that Teague was booked Thursday evening.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 June 2025
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Video from the weather event shows city streets transformed into waterways and passing city buses generating waves that broke against storefronts, while the rain persisted, relentless and torrential.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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Reduce heat to medium and boil steadily, uncovered, until potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2025
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The report uncovered significant inequities between men and women, but despite such revelations, the Agency stopped short of implementing any new policies to course-correct.—
Christina Hillsberg,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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The fragrance then unfolds into a radiant heart of Lavandin, Mahonial®, and Rosyfolia®, to encapsulate sunshine in an endless summer.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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From backyard games in West Columbia to draft night glory, Cam’s story unfolds across six episodes filled with raw emotion, defining moments, and behind-the-scenes access.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 June 2025
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There's something universally so relatable in watching a frazzle-haired Anxiety totally get in the way of inner Joy. 29.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Try putting on shoes while standing instead of sitting to get in a quick balance challenge.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
20 June 2025
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“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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