1
as in appears
to come into view
my missing car keys turned up just in time
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2
as in arrives
to get to a destination
when do you think our guests will turn up?
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3
as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
it took days to turn up the original documents
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turns up
Verb
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House Speaker Mike Johnson appears to have smoothed out some of the bumps in the road ahead of tonight's GOP budget vote after some House Republicans voiced concerns over potential Medicaid cuts.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025 -
For better or worse, the Framework Laptop 12 appears to be its own separate system, with motherboards, accessories, and a refresh schedule distinct from the 13-inch laptop.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
25 Feb. 2025
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Yet as the story unfolds, Scrooge himself learns the profound value of a pause through his transformative journey with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This cuvée continually unfolds in the glass - this is a memorable wine!—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The vacation recap comes days after Lopez shared a video montage highlighting her 2024, which included red carpet appearances and musical performances.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Catie Dull Republicans are taking the first steps Friday to usher in a new era of full GOP control in Washington as Congress comes into session but the usually ceremonial process in the House is already bogged down in political infighting over who should be elected Speaker of the House.—
Deirdre Walsh,
NPR,
3 Jan. 2025
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The real-time feel of Adolescence means there are no flashbacks or exposition, and the audience learns everything just as the investigators and Jamie's family do.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Drake learns its destination for the first round of the NCAA Tournament during Sunday’s selection show.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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But the study shows luck can be a major factor, too, says Zipple.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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The bow itself shows no signs of slowing down for 2025, especially not with high-profile stars like Fanning and Demi Moore wearing them to awards shows.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The movie, about a seemingly shallow teenage girl who discovers the joy in helping others find love, costarred Stacey Dash, Paul Rudd, Donald Faison, Breckin Meyer, Jeremy Sisto, and the late Brittany Murphy.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Elena is a reporter who discovers the fire was intentional, the synopsis runs.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the daylight, a Mavic reconnaissance quadcopter locates a target and drops a miniature radio beacon on it.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
29 Nov. 2024
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The first such event raised $15,000 for Arkansas tornado relief; this year's beneficiary is The Van, which locates and assists homeless Arkansans.—
Eric E. Harrison,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Oct. 2024
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“Turns up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turns%20up. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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