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as in to appear
to come into view
my missing car keys turned up just in time
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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
Clave Especial Clave Especial will turn up the heat at BMO with their speedfire corridos tumbados.
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Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Rod Brind’Amour will have to console himself with his latest Cup ring, while Rinne’s induction should turn up the heat on cases such as Curtis Joseph and Ryan Miller.
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Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
However, the agency was only able to turn up dozens of complaints during discovery, resulting in a sanction from the court.
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Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
23 June 2026
William, 44, turned up via a green London bus alongside Australian TV presenter Robert Irwin at London's magnificent Guildhall on the morning of June 23 for a special celebration with some of the winners and finalists of his Earthshot Prize.
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Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Rod Brind’Amour will have to console himself with his latest Cup ring, while Rinne’s induction should turn up the heat on cases such as Curtis Joseph and Ryan Miller.
—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
However, the agency was only able to turn up dozens of complaints during discovery, resulting in a sanction from the court.
—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
23 June 2026
William, 44, turned up via a green London bus alongside Australian TV presenter Robert Irwin at London's magnificent Guildhall on the morning of June 23 for a special celebration with some of the winners and finalists of his Earthshot Prize.
—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn up
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This part of the deal appears to come naturally to Chavarria, who returned to Paris on Friday afternoon for his fourth season at the Men’s Fashion Week.
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The president also appears to be counting the South Carolina runoff for governor as two wins after endorsing both candidates in that race.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the World Cup match between Colombia and Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium, with the West Miami Republican arriving with local soccer moguls Jose and Jorge Mas.
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He is slated to arrive in Toronto and complete his journey on July 4, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.
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His attorneys contend the containers found on Pino’s boat were collected from other friends’ vessels partying with them on the sandbar that day.
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Delta flight attendant graduation ceremonies often take place at the Delta Flight Museum near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, shown here on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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His view comes despite some opinion polls showing the Republican Party has a higher disapproval rating.
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Batches of limited stock sales will be allowed in the coming months, however, and some real estate agents and bankers are putting together workarounds to help expectant millionaires leverage their future gains to secure loans.
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Rhaenyra sends Daemon news of the crown prince’s death and her intention to take King’s Landing in the coming days.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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At age 30, Sarris uncovered the identities of his birth parents and learned of his Native heritage.
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Instead of celebrating innovation, the movie unfolds through lawsuits and broken friendships.
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Yet despite his later involvement in politics, McCloskey remains most closely associated with the confrontation that unfolded outside his home in June 2020.
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Tickets start at $45, and kids 15 and under get in free with an adult.
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At that very course, Rory McIlroy and other members of Team Europe were the subject of taunts and heckling that got in the way of the Ryder Cup this past summer.
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“Turn up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20up. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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