showing up

verb

Definition of showing upnext
present participle of show up
1
as in appearing
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 arriving
to get to a destination the band showed up an hour late

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3
as in exposing
to reveal the true nature of were shown up for what they really are

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for showing up
  1. appearing
  2. exposing
  3. showing
  4. uncovering
  5. unfolding
  6. coming
Verb
  • Stories appearing in the Daily Star, New York Post and other outlets began claiming, with alarming certainty, that this was evidence of a parallel universe.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Despite appearing in only three games this season, Quickley’s potential remains central to the Raptors’ long-term plans.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of appearing
Verb
  • The solace of female intimacy is too exposing.
    Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Moreover, unclear policies and tracking mechanisms may prevent companies from aligning legal, ethical and regulatory standards in AI systems, potentially exposing the organization to compliance violations and associated penalties.
    Son Nguyen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of exposing
Verb
  • Back in October, TMZ reported news of an alleged split between the pair, but shortly after, the couple was spotted in Tokyo showing much love and affection to one another.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The survey results reiterated prior consumer polls showing the importance of various options.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of showing
Verb
  • This approach does what trial-and-error cannot by uncovering the root causes of obesity.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Driven by his instincts, Fok begins to dig deeper into the case, uncovering a labyrinthine conspiracy that threads through Hong Kong’s criminal underworld and its upper echelons of power.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of uncovering
Verb
  • In the story, a girl named Rose is beaten semi-regularly, the punishment unfolding as a kind of ritualized performance with distinct stages.
    Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, deeper relationship with your family may already be unfolding over the course of the next 15 years.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of unfolding
Verb
  • From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of coming
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