1
as in appearing
to come into view
my missing car keys turned up just in time
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2
as in arriving
to get to a destination
when do you think our guests will turn up?
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as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
it took days to turn up the original documents
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Recent Examples of turning up
Others flew in from San Jose, California, and even Miami, turning up at the hotel not quite 4 miles (6 kilometers) from the border crossing.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
But when tourists start turning up dead, he’s reluctantly drawn back into detective work.
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Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Hailey Bieber is turning up the warmth and glow with Rhode's new summer collection.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Her Avalon pair gave Cannes a more subtle version of a slouchy boot shape that has been turning up in more dramatic form this spring.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Venus in Cancer is turning up the romance, creativity and passion in your life.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Two weeks ago, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency after the mussels began increasingly turning up in water equipment there.
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Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
With the summer approaching and the heat turning up, Madix is prepping for the new season and shared her excitement about going back to the villa in Fiji with a whole new crop of Islanders.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
During their reporting, the two came across reports of dozens of corpses turning up in the area around the time of Aujay’s disappearance.
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Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
21 Mar. 2026
ABC News,
20 June 2026
But when tourists start turning up dead, he’s reluctantly drawn back into detective work.
—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Hailey Bieber is turning up the warmth and glow with Rhode's new summer collection.
—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Her Avalon pair gave Cannes a more subtle version of a slouchy boot shape that has been turning up in more dramatic form this spring.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Venus in Cancer is turning up the romance, creativity and passion in your life.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Two weeks ago, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors declared a local emergency after the mussels began increasingly turning up in water equipment there.
—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
With the summer approaching and the heat turning up, Madix is prepping for the new season and shared her excitement about going back to the villa in Fiji with a whole new crop of Islanders.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
During their reporting, the two came across reports of dozens of corpses turning up in the area around the time of Aujay’s disappearance.
—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning up
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Images appearing to show blue paint peeling from the floor of the pool were surfacing by June 18.
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While appearing at the Supergirl world premiere in New York City on Monday, June 22, the Superman actor, 32, could be seen protecting his costar, Milly Alcock, from a handsy photographer on the red carpet.
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As for the ongoing New Delhi protest, a steady stream of volunteers keeps the camp running, arriving daily with food, drinking water and other essentials.
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Gross said the bullet went through his shoulder within seconds of arriving at the ICE facility late that July 4th night.
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Another problem is the difficulty older Americans have in finding new jobs.
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In the 10th minute, Neil El Aynaoui pilfered the ball from Ryan Christie, then nearly capitalized on the ensuing counterattack, finding free space in front of an open net but overrunning Azzedine Ounahi’s cross.
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But there will be some new additions to the tone and thrust of the story, as Tranter shared that much of it will be focused on what is unfolding post-wedding for Mary and her husband, Tom Hayward, played by Dónal Finn.
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The key change is operational as companies are moving from recording transactions and reporting results to identifying issues earlier, coordinating decisions and taking action while operations are still unfolding.
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Meledandri shared that Lucas was enthusiastic about getting in the booth again whenever the next Minions film begins production.
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Luxury hotels are also getting in on the cruise game.
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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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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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That’s as a gusher of money is coming out of Wall Street as companies are on pace to raise trillions of dollars in stock and debt offerings this year.
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By coming out in advance of any official announcement of an investigation by the Department of Justice, Siebel Newsom and her husband may be able to take control of the narrative, something Trump detests.
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In order to keep the momentum coming, Team USA will need to remain aggressive in its attack.
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Formalwear embraces a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.
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