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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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
With Inside Out 2 on the horizon, now is the perfect time for the world of the original movie to show up in Kingdom Hearts.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
While working at an underground fight club where Singh often shows up, Kid lays out an ambitious—and vicious—plan to avenge his mom.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
At a hearing over the bill earlier this month, there was a clear theme among the truck dealers who showed up to testify.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Rod called 911 and law enforcement showed up to the scene.
—Michael Loftus, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
While working at an underground fight club where Singh often shows up, Kid lays out an ambitious—and vicious—plan to avenge his mom.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
At a hearing over the bill earlier this month, there was a clear theme among the truck dealers who showed up to testify.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Rod called 911 and law enforcement showed up to the scene.
—Michael Loftus, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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One of the lead actors appears on camera to directly address audiences about what lies ahead, along with an on-screen QR code that the audience can access for more information about continuing the narrative (for an additional price).Joe Leydon, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Oleg Kuzmin from Renaissance Capital said earlier this week: The finance world's consensus appeared to be that Russia would be left with no choice but to increase the rate.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Crews arrived on the scene after hiking two miles on the trail and quickly assessed the steep drop-off where Sbarge had fallen.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Temperatures continue to creep up this week and long stretches of dry weather until a cold front arrives on Sunday.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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An eight-month investigation by USA TODAY's Network of Ohio newspapers last year exposed years of oppressive lockdowns, deadly violence, and chronic understaffing in the state's youth prison system.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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In 2022, 19% of American professionals were in jobs that are the most exposed to AI, in which the most important tasks may be assisted or replaced by AI, according to Pew Research Center.Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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David Groves, Cane Ridge High: David consistently shows a strong commitment to the band by practicing diligently, mentoring younger members, and attending every rehearsal and performance.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Saturday morning's drone attack took place in a city far from the front line of the war in Ukraine, potentially showing capabilities to strike deep inside Russia.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Mural conservators are working to uncover 20 angels hidden under layers of paint for more than a century at the Boston church made famous by Paul Revere.Landon Mion, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Officers uncovered the remains of four monkeys, identified as bushmeat, concealed among other items.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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This December, the Caroling Party unfolded in a one-story ranch-style house in the Villages of Shady Hollow subdivision, located just off Frate Barker Road.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 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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But the point stood that film preservation as an idea barely existed in the U.S. then and creating an institution such as this helped get in place a real framework for actually keeping classics intact.Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
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Or a completely new way to get in touch with a very old way of being miserable, which is what your letter is about.James Parker, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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