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
Those beliefs are put to the test when Dunk and Egg turn up at Ashford, the tourney site located in the balmy, fertile Reach.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
The weekly stochastics are turning up in oversold territory ( < 20%), and the weekly MACD histogram has ticked higher for four consecutive weeks, which increases the likelihood that a tradable low has been established.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Running back Dennis Gentry turned up on the video playing bass, running back Calvin Thomas played saxophone, lineman Stefan Humphries played drums, and third-string quarterback Mike Tomczak played guitar.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Suzanne disappeared from the couple’s home in Chaffee County on May 10, 2020, prompting a massive search that initially turned up few answers.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
The weekly stochastics are turning up in oversold territory ( < 20%), and the weekly MACD histogram has ticked higher for four consecutive weeks, which increases the likelihood that a tradable low has been established.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Running back Dennis Gentry turned up on the video playing bass, running back Calvin Thomas played saxophone, lineman Stefan Humphries played drums, and third-string quarterback Mike Tomczak played guitar.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Suzanne disappeared from the couple’s home in Chaffee County on May 10, 2020, prompting a massive search that initially turned up few answers.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn up
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These encounters appear to act like a refueling system, delivering fresh gas that can keep the black hole quietly active for long periods.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The rookie arrived in Charlotte in May.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Investigators also found eight 9 mm casings fired from a Glock pistol at the scene where Holmes was killed, according to the affidavit.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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In doing so, the judge found he could not be involved in the handling of the separate probes related to the civil fraud investigation and the NRA.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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To compound the surreal mood, Petro’s office issued a meme that showed a bald eagle snuggling up to a jaguar.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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These stories show how contemporary Greeks came to understand and embed Phoenicians, their culture and practices into their mythology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The big moment comes amid the HBO Max drama's breakout success and after the pair was photographed out together several times on Globes weekend.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The killings came amid a wave of bloody violence tied to drug trafficking and organized crime, which has surged across Ecuador in recent years.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Questioning the powerful influences that oversee and fund what our children learn is critical.—
SHELLEY SMITH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Read on to learn the top driving trends of sensory design in the year ahead.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Their characters also had a romantic history and a will-they-won't-they dynamic that unfolded amid the ER's chaos.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Legislature’s tax discussions are unfolding in the shadow of a controversial ballot measure proposal to impose a one-time tax on the state’s billionaires.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Keke Palmer isn’t letting a busy schedule get in the way of her winter routines.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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And how would all those cars get in?—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Turn up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20up. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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