1
as in to appear
to come into view
normally, one doesn't see them, but the actress's wrinkles show up in the close-ups
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Relevance
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2
as in to arrive
to get to a destination
the band showed up an hour late
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3
as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
were shown up for what they really are
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Recent Examples of show up
How important is that, and in what ways does that show up to the players?
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Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
And the daily payments on bonds and other securities that show up in the Treasury Daily Statement cover only cash interest paid to public debt holders.
—John Kelly, Nancy Cordes, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
There’s no telling exactly where this year’s cicada brood will show up, but based on past data, Crumbley says they’re expected to grace the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025
When cops showed up outside Amy Hadley's home in South Bend, Indiana, in 2022, her teenage son emerged with his hands up as some officers began to openly question whether the suspect lived there.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
And the daily payments on bonds and other securities that show up in the Treasury Daily Statement cover only cash interest paid to public debt holders.
—John Kelly, Nancy Cordes, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
There’s no telling exactly where this year’s cicada brood will show up, but based on past data, Crumbley says they’re expected to grace the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025
When cops showed up outside Amy Hadley's home in South Bend, Indiana, in 2022, her teenage son emerged with his hands up as some officers began to openly question whether the suspect lived there.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show up
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In addition to Waitress, Titcomb has appeared in national touring and regional productions of Les Misérables, The Sound of Music, Frozen and Fun Home.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Trump appears to have opted for using tariffs as a stick.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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More than 130 cardinals will arrive in Vatican City within the week to participate in the upcoming papal conclave, selecting Pope Francis' successor.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Speaking of eerie dramas, Nicole Kidman is reprising her role for Season 2 of Hulu’s thriller, Nine Perfect Strangers, arriving on May 22.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Musk increasingly a political risk Musk's entry into Trump world exposed discord between Trump's original hardline loyalists and a group of tech billionaires led by Musk who gravitated to Trump during the 2024 election.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The financial crisis exposed weaknesses, and within a few years, the firm was forced to sell.—
Robert Balentine,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The new pope is registered to vote in the Chicago suburbs, and voting records obtained by CBS News show he's voted in several general elections — along with both Democratic and Republican primaries.—
May 8,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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Videos show activists, many of whom were wearing keffiyehs, yelling and swearing as police officers attempted to get the unruly crowd under control.—
Andrea Margolis , Kitty Le Claire,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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By enriching this data with operational and financial metrics, organizations can perform advanced analytics to uncover actionable root causes and establish a financial link to CX value.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Fox Nation's 'Titanic Secrets' busts the myths that have long been held at the bottom of the sea and uncovers the truth in this century-long conspiracy.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Gibbs' story will continue unfolding in the second season to explain how their deaths have affected his career motivations to fight for victims and get justice.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Take the first step today and let your epic story unfold, one courageous step at a time.—
Neerja Bhatia,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Dante then saw her on the news years later and got in touch again.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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Like any moody kid, all the eponymous Saiki wants is to be left alone and mind his own business, but the need to keep his secret from most of the people around him gets in his way.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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