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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3
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
Revenue growth is accelerating as Reddit is not only growing its weekly active users but also turning up the dial on their ad-tech platform.
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Todd Gordon, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
So when your internal temperature starts turning up the heat, this machine-washable cooling blanket counteracts it by enhancing air circulation and wicking any initial sweat.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
Skittles is turning up the heat with its new chewy candy.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
In the post, the artist shared footage of her and rapper Kash Doll turning up during a trip to see Chris Brown in concert.
—Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
And national pundits are turning up the heat too.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2025
Sure, the idea of more power always sounds better to confirmed speed freaks such as myself, but simply turning up the wick wouldn’t keep with the RBW ethos—and might throw that balance fully out of whack, in fact.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The View is on hiatus, but Ana Navarro is turning up the heat on a Grecian vacation.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Todd Gordon, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
So when your internal temperature starts turning up the heat, this machine-washable cooling blanket counteracts it by enhancing air circulation and wicking any initial sweat.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
Skittles is turning up the heat with its new chewy candy.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
In the post, the artist shared footage of her and rapper Kash Doll turning up during a trip to see Chris Brown in concert.
—Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
And national pundits are turning up the heat too.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2025
Sure, the idea of more power always sounds better to confirmed speed freaks such as myself, but simply turning up the wick wouldn’t keep with the RBW ethos—and might throw that balance fully out of whack, in fact.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The View is on hiatus, but Ana Navarro is turning up the heat on a Grecian vacation.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning up
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After appearing on the Pittsburgh Steelers' injury report prior to Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks, Alex Highsmith exited the first half with an ankle injury.—
Evan Bell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Powell recently hinted at the possibility of an interest rate cut, appearing to indicate greater concern for flagging employment growth than for rising prices.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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After arriving at the home, an officer discovered that Crofts’ wife was running a day care and snow cone business out of their home, according to court records.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Sep. 2025
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Diggs spent the 2024 season with the Texans after arriving in Houston from the Bills via trade.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His eyes darted around, finding nowhere to rest.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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Facing one of these situations late in the quarter, Hartman bought time scrambling to his right before finding Brown behind the defense on the sideline for a 38-yard pass to the 9-yard line.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Washington Examiner attended a press conference held by Taiwanese Foreign Minister Chia-lung Lin on Thursday, where the head diplomat expounded upon the lessons learned from observing the violence unfolding in Eastern Europe.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Season 3 finale of the sci-fi series delivers on that promise, unfolding with the solemn rhythm of a funeral dirge.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The players will be getting in on the story.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Production of new cars is down Fiorani said any production increases have been due to plants getting in front of tariffs by producing ahead of demand, not by plant expansions.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Appreciation means valuing the struggle of learning, not despite its difficulty but because of it.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Laura is frantic about saving Daniel after learning Cherry pushed her father from a construction site, fracturing his spine in two places.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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They are served staright after coming out of the oven.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Then coming out, winning the game, especially after that Super Bowl win?—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of Kirk's visit to Utah Valley University, some students started an online petition asking university administrators to stop him from coming.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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As women’s sports across the country get more attention, and the league looks to expand in the coming years, that engagement is even more valuable.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Turning up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20up. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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