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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
Someone who can change the culture of this floundering franchise, turning up the volume on its toughness, execution and discipline.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Due to some staff not coming into work without pay, Duffy said that those who are turning up to work face immense pressures.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
He got lost in the desert for a month, finally turning up in Tucson.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
These additives are turning up everywhere, from air and water to soil, and are suspected endocrine disruptors that interfere with hormones in humans and animals.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Frappé for a sweet seasonal treat McDonald’s is turning up the flavor this fall with a new sauce that’s equal parts bold and smooth.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Magnussen stars as recently widowed and recovering alcoholic Sheriff Red, who launches an investigation as locals begin turning up murdered and dismembered one by one, discovering that the monster feeds on the blood alcohol content of its victims.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
But when tourists start turning up dead, he’s reluctantly drawn back into detective work — egged on by his barmaid Rosa, a crime drama superfan.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The Coliseum, crowded and crowing, 75,500 people turning up the volume louder than it’s been in a good minute at the historic venue.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Due to some staff not coming into work without pay, Duffy said that those who are turning up to work face immense pressures.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
He got lost in the desert for a month, finally turning up in Tucson.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
These additives are turning up everywhere, from air and water to soil, and are suspected endocrine disruptors that interfere with hormones in humans and animals.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Frappé for a sweet seasonal treat McDonald’s is turning up the flavor this fall with a new sauce that’s equal parts bold and smooth.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Magnussen stars as recently widowed and recovering alcoholic Sheriff Red, who launches an investigation as locals begin turning up murdered and dismembered one by one, discovering that the monster feeds on the blood alcohol content of its victims.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
But when tourists start turning up dead, he’s reluctantly drawn back into detective work — egged on by his barmaid Rosa, a crime drama superfan.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The Coliseum, crowded and crowing, 75,500 people turning up the volume louder than it’s been in a good minute at the historic venue.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning up
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Those comments have been widely read in Washington as crossing a red line by appearing to de‑prioritize a president’s stated legislative priority in favor of one company’s product mix.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Similar wishes were sent to Butt, 51, with David sharing a snap of himself appearing to laugh at a shirtless Butt on the field.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Vance was asked about the case of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos who was detained Tuesday after arriving home from preschool while his father was in their driveway.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Upon arriving at the scene, a fire engine was struck by gunfire, Metro Fire said.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The series chronicles three New Yorkers who come together over their love of true crime podcasts and end up finding themselves at the center of more than a few true crimes.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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At least in the interim, Duke deserves credit for finding ways to win despite some of its defensive deficiencies.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The battle is unfolding across three distinct fronts, each representing a different vision for crypto payments infrastructure.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Its almond-and-vanilla base has just a hint of smoky sweetness, unfolding into a spicier scent that gives it a slightly intense fragrance.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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After the play, Sirianni and Brown were seen on the broadcast getting in each other's faces.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, exercise in general improves fatigue, energy, and vitality, according to research, so getting in some movement first thing in the morning can do all that.—
Danielle Zickl,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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The two never spoke again, with April learning about his 2005 death from the radio, as did her siblings, Stacy Paul and Stephanie Winchell.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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But learning to elicit a resilient response, instead, can transform the negative effects of stress and allow someone to evolve in a healthier way.—
Tara Narula,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, said traders’ heads on the floor are moving fast as the week begins with a ton of headline risk coming out of Washington.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Yeah, and this could easily be the biggest story coming out of Tuesday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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The city of Southfield also made plans, but the Southfield Wildlife Commission, which made the recommendation for a deer cull in 2024, has yet to respond to CBS News Detroit's inquiry about its schedule and details for the coming year.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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My issue coming into this year was whether KU had enough scoring outside of Peterson.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Turning up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20up. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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