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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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
This trend has led to the treat turning up at national chains, like ALDI.
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Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
Here’s a full rundown of the Stranger Things cast who turned up to celebrate Maya Hawke’s Valentine’s Day wedding.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
So grab your glow sticks, turn up the volume, and get ready to jam along with Danny and his friends.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
The company said nearly 40 visitors were expected to show up on Thursday night, but in a 50-minute period, only three turned up.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
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Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
Here’s a full rundown of the Stranger Things cast who turned up to celebrate Maya Hawke’s Valentine’s Day wedding.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
So grab your glow sticks, turn up the volume, and get ready to jam along with Danny and his friends.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
The company said nearly 40 visitors were expected to show up on Thursday night, but in a 50-minute period, only three turned up.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn up
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Despite his high profile, Dane appeared to try to wear his fame lightly.—
VICTORIA CRAW The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Framed by a vaulted ceiling and two floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that doubled as windows, features appeared in a parade of luxe natural materials—stone, linen, cotton, wood—in soothing neutral tones of cream and white, oatmeal and brown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Kottikollon does not envision guests arriving for an annual weeklong retreat only to return to daily life unchanged.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Until that day arrives, the Philadelphia rookie celebrated his first trip to this midseason showcase with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy in the Rising Stars event.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Using this approach, the researchers found that small changes in binder distribution can dramatically affect battery performance.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Indoor and outdoor coastal vibes near San Elijo State Beach, with daily happy-hour deals, are found at Waverly in Cardiff.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday in a season baseball opener, Sheffer showed his improved power at the plate, delivering two doubles, while also showing off his speed with an infield single and stolen base.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Emails also show Aidan's apparent close relationship with Terje Rød-Larsen, a high-profile Norwegian diplomat facing scrutiny over contacts with Epstein, along with his wife.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Upscale wellness resorts advertised the idea that a guest could come and experience meditation and spiritual healing without having to sleep on a floor, abstain from alcohol, or take a vow of silence.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Boston City Hall helped kick off Lunar New Year celebrations Sunday with dragon and lion dances, music and more, a celebration the city will continue with a number of events and activities to ring in the Year of the Horse over the coming weeks.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Join the event for an easy 90-minute walk to sight and learn about the winter avian community.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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In addition, parents tended to be confident that children could learn to like most adult foods.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Tucked into the upper Devonshire neighborhood and situated on nearly half an acre, the home at 5420 Surrey Circle unfolds as a masterclass in warm, livable contemporary design.—
Allie Beth Allman & Associates,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The programmer is insulated by design, having deliberately built a system whose behavior is meant to unfold without direct control.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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England and Arsenal soccer star Eberechi Eze is getting in on the production act.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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De-Fog Mirrors Before getting in the shower and using shampoo on your hair, use shampoo to prevent your bathroom mirror from fogging up from the shower’s humidity.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Turn up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20up. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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