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
Not long after 1992, names like Versace, Valentino, Dior and Chanel turned up on red carpets on a regular basis — a true big-money brand competition that Armani opened the door to.
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Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
King's Hawaiian and Eli Manning are joining forces for something that is going to turn up your tailgate before the game even starts.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Last week's search, which spanned 247 acres around Rock Island Campground, turned up several items under review, though none were believed to be linked to Decker or his missing daughters.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
But millions do turn up with links that may only be live for a few hours until they’re blocked, but long enough for plenty of casual clicks.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
King's Hawaiian and Eli Manning are joining forces for something that is going to turn up your tailgate before the game even starts.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Last week's search, which spanned 247 acres around Rock Island Campground, turned up several items under review, though none were believed to be linked to Decker or his missing daughters.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
But millions do turn up with links that may only be live for a few hours until they’re blocked, but long enough for plenty of casual clicks.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn up
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Diets rich in vitamin D and iron appeared to help combat alopecia and hair loss.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jalen Carter was ejected from the Eagles’ season opener after appearing to spit at Dak Prescott.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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That time finally arrived against Eastern Washington.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Cárdenas, who served in Colombia’s national police and arrived in Ukraine to fight in April 2024, surrendered to Russian forces when his unit failed to defend a position in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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In each case, magistrate judges had already found probable cause to proceed with the charges forward, yet jurors opted not to return indictments.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Golden stood out in training camp and the joint practices against the Colts and Seahawks, showing polished route running and explosive acceleration against NFL-level defensive backs.—
Cecil Merkerson III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Dashcam footage shows a car driving in the wrong direction on a highway in Spanish Fork, Utah, nearly striking other vehicles in its path.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Russell’s touchdown came 3 plays after Green ran for 35 yards on the first play of the possession that began at midfield.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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The multi-styler comes with all kinds of attachments, including several long barrels, two smoothing brushes, a round volumizing brush, and a smoothing dryer.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Tombstone star has joined the cast of the Yellowstone spinoff series The Madison, Entertainment Weekly has learned.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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Having learned to think of themselves as an identity group like any other, such Americans have begun to flex their muscles.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The rarity unfolded five innings after a fellow member of the Padres’ pitching staff found himself on the wrong side of a more ignominious chain of events.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the Holocaust Museum highlights past atrocities, mass violence and persecution continue to unfold.—
Kelly Haramis,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Baker then got in Busquets’ face and the two exchanged words as Inter Miami defender Maxi Falcon grabbed Baker by the neck from behind to pull him away.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Just get in there often, and try, try again.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Turn up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20up. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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