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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The theft seems easy to James, and exciting — Reichardt layers a jazzy score underneath the action that shows up under fitting, then increasingly inopportune moments.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Chiles reflected on her journey to self-acceptance, the importance of prioritizing mental health, and how through showing up as her authentic self she’s been able to forge her own path.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 23 May 2025
The Mets often talk about showing up as the same person every day, and Soto has been consistent with his attitude and his demeanor, searching for answers instead of lashing out on those around him.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
This Sansui monitor is like the underdog that shows up and immediately drops 240Hz on the table.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 May 2025
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Chiles reflected on her journey to self-acceptance, the importance of prioritizing mental health, and how through showing up as her authentic self she’s been able to forge her own path.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 23 May 2025
The Mets often talk about showing up as the same person every day, and Soto has been consistent with his attitude and his demeanor, searching for answers instead of lashing out on those around him.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
This Sansui monitor is like the underdog that shows up and immediately drops 240Hz on the table.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for show up
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The sculpture appears in the form of a glass cube, which glows with light that changes color based on live temperature data taken from the Hoh Rain Forest in near Seattle, Washington State.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Summers appeared as the show’s announcer instead and was an executive producer.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Young student’s killing shook the community Less than 15 minutes after Hubert arrived at the Crogman School for Negroes that fateful evening on June 15, 1930, several White men attacked Hubert, falsely accusing him of insulting a White woman.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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Michaels arrived for two eight-hour sessions at the Matthews home in March.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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While two siblings are interned and forced to work, cut off from the outside world, the other two are exempt and work to expose the horrors of the camps.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Kudos to to Marcotte and her team for doing so, and for reminding us to expose behavioral interventions to the rigors of science.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Growing up in poverty, Broadwick showed working people that the wonders of aviation weren’t only for wealthy men.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Someone whose results show elevated levels may need a biopsy to rule out cancer.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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By uncovering interventions like Vitamin D that can support healthier aging, researchers hope to help more people enjoy a higher quality of life well into their later years, without resorting to expensive or unproven treatments.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
24 May 2025
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During the archaeological survey, diggers uncovered ancient bones dating back to prehistoric times.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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The forum unfolded against a backdrop of rising campus anxiety over immigration enforcement.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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In the early hours of the morning, a violent confrontation unfolded, with the two teenagers allegedly attacking McMorrow, seemingly without cause.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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There often comes a point as a parent, mentor, coach, advisor where the lectures clearly aren’t working because the troublemaker continues to get in trouble.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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The sighting of Kelce comes just two days after his hairy back sparked conversation on social media — and even Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins got in on the joke.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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