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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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
Her performance in Minnesota’s second preseason game against the Nigerian national team didn’t show up in the stat sheet the way her strong debut did, but her effort and impact were apparent especially on the defensive end.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
For regular Americans, the stagflation debate is not abstract, showing up in every job search and in every monthly cost from utility bills to rent payments.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Dollywood's Dreamer-in-Chief typically shows up in person multiple times each year, but there isn't a set schedule.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Taylor did not show up, which was a shrewd move.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
For regular Americans, the stagflation debate is not abstract, showing up in every job search and in every monthly cost from utility bills to rent payments.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Dollywood's Dreamer-in-Chief typically shows up in person multiple times each year, but there isn't a set schedule.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Taylor did not show up, which was a shrewd move.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show up
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With the house emptied of living (and costumed) guests, its furnishings, in all their liveliness, appear only to mask an unnatural torpor.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Its gibbous disk appears small and featureless.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Wanner’s 11-month-old baby was buckled into a high chair and crying, without her mom, when a relative arrived to the home that day.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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After arriving in the Air Force’s care in May 2025, the plane was taken apart to ensure there were no listening or tracking devices hidden inside, a major concern of critics who objected to the gifted aircraft on security grounds.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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While some lavender species, such as English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), can tolerate cold temperatures, most varieties will suffer when exposed to consistent winds and freezing conditions.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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These days, revenge literature arrives most often as a sordid memoir or roman à clef in which grievances are recounted, villainy exposed, and relevant facts set forth.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many fans came to show their support for the third-year forward, whom the Sky traded to the Dream on April 6 for two future first-round draft picks.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Game 5 showed two things at once.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nuclear talks would come later, only after a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is lifted.—
Jon Herskovitz,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Being selected to play on Marist’s varsity as a freshman came with a caveat for Max DeHoyos.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Schneider gave a shout-out to his scouting staff for doing the work to uncover the type of personalities the Seahawks would be acquiring.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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After the film was shot, producers uncovered a clause in the settlement with the accuser that barred the depiction or mention of them in film or TV projects.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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Advertisement How the shooting unfolded The WHCA dinner is an annual event for White House staff and the press, typically featuring comedy and a satirical speech from the president.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
26 Apr. 2026
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After shooting, there was initial confusion as to what had happened before journalists were able to reach their news outlets to report the details of what unfolded.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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People tended to get in their feelings when talking about Manning’s performance last year.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Right now, residents shopping for luxury items get in their cars and leave Fort Lauderdale, Toothaker said.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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