1
as in to appear
to come into view
my missing car keys turned up just in time
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2
as in to arrive
to get to a destination
when do you think our guests will turn up?
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3
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
it took days to turn up the original documents
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Recent Examples of turn up
The temperature between the two competitors was turned up a notch on the road to WrestleMania.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
As Mignot sees it, corporate customers will expect - even in the age of Zoom, Teams and Meet - to engage with representatives who turn up at the office, pitch the product and provide ongoing support.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
In the past, the artist has turned up at fashion shows for Prada, Versace, Jil Sander, MM6, Ferragamo and other brands.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
But the investigation turned up different accounts, according to the proffer.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
As Mignot sees it, corporate customers will expect - even in the age of Zoom, Teams and Meet - to engage with representatives who turn up at the office, pitch the product and provide ongoing support.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
In the past, the artist has turned up at fashion shows for Prada, Versace, Jil Sander, MM6, Ferragamo and other brands.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
But the investigation turned up different accounts, according to the proffer.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn up
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As entrepreneurship becomes more global and technical barriers to entry continue to rise, the demand for operational support appears to be universal.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Now, oyster shells are appearing in coastal gins worldwide.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Sullivan’s Crossing is a yearly show in the grand tradition of old, meaning season 4 should arrive in April or May of 2026.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Scuderia Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur and Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner arrive in the paddock together during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Senior-level Secret Service officials knew about the potential threat on Trump’s life, though the information was not specific to the July 13 rally or a specific gunman, the report found.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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As a 17-year-old, Gena Sims found inspiration while taking care of her sister.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sat in a suite and received the loudest ovation from the crowd when he was shown on the videoboard.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Real-world data from 14 airports in China, including one in the challenging climate of Tibet, show that the material's properties fluctuated by just three percent over a year.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Caitlin Clark learned some important things from two legends: Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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And did viewers learn the identity of the mystery houseguest?—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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The episode unfolded around 7:15 a.m. on June 30 in the 3800 block of Osprey Drive.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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The search had been unfolding on the page for years.—
Nick Ripatrazone
July 10,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Then Verduzco walked away from the assisted living facility and got in her car.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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While the 2020 was made in even more limited quantities, the 2021 vintage offers wine lovers the opportunity to get in on the ground floor and start a vertical of what will surely one day be considered one of Tuscany’s finest wines.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
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Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The observatory will also discover millions of new asteroids and comets, improving our understanding of the solar system and helping with planetary defense.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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“Turn up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20up. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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