1
as in to appear
to come into view
my missing car keys turned up just in time
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2
as in to arrive
to get to a destination
when do you think our guests will turn up?
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3
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
Instead, Doreen turns up a couple hours later with a new car, unapologetic about reneging on their agreement.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Thibodeaux’s comment turns up the heat on the crosstown rivalry entering Saturday night’s preseason game at MetLife Stadium.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
Thousands turned up to watch humanoid robots to perform an array of unusual feats: from clumsily serving popcorn and drinks, spinning handkerchiefs, sparring in a boxing ring to playing chess and showcasing football skills.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
The idea that Oscar voters turn up their noses at the horror genre is both grounded in reality and slightly overstated.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Thibodeaux’s comment turns up the heat on the crosstown rivalry entering Saturday night’s preseason game at MetLife Stadium.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
Thousands turned up to watch humanoid robots to perform an array of unusual feats: from clumsily serving popcorn and drinks, spinning handkerchiefs, sparring in a boxing ring to playing chess and showcasing football skills.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
The idea that Oscar voters turn up their noses at the horror genre is both grounded in reality and slightly overstated.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn up
Verb
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Eight of the total 39 no longer appeared on the jail’s roster as of Aug. 22.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
24 Aug. 2025
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This story appeared in the Aug. 20 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Aug. 2025
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If their medication is delayed, arrives damaged, or isn’t the correct dose, their treatment will need to be rescheduled.—
Samuel Ganz,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Jose Luis Magana/AP What To Know On Tuesday, 800 National Guard troops arrived in Washington following an order from Trump.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Consumers can find professional advice on social media for improving confidence and getting guidance in buying choices.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The oil-free eye cream contains three essential ceramides (NP, AP, and EOP), which help restore the skin barrier with lipids found naturally in the skin.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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The series will be shown on Hulu chronicling Belichick's first season as head coach of North Carolina.—
Cecil Merkerson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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The program will show rare videos and interviews with Uecker and will feature special guests like Bud Selig, George Brett, Brian Anderson, Ted Simmons, Robin Yount, Christian Yelich and Mark Attanasio.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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This sparks questions or curiosity among non-watchers, who want to learn more about who the dedicated fans are talking about.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Enquirer has reached out to the U.S. Secret Service and the vice president's spokesperson to learn more.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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Gibney has been continuously expanding the film’s scope to unveil a rich portrait, even as history unfolds in real-time.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Aug. 2025
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Kayla remembers the adrenaline flooding in as the scene unfolded.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In a classroom, students can learn how to help clients safely get in and out of a car.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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That’s why Rybakina and Fritz were seeded and Errani and Vavassori needed a wild card to get in.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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The documents with State Department markings, reported by NPR, were discovered in the printer in an Anchorage hotel around 9 a.m., hours before Trump's summit with Putin at a nearby military base.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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More than a dozen graves have been discovered, with the deceased buried in a fetal position with their arms crossed on their chests, experts said in the release.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Turn up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20up. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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