shows up

verb

Definition of shows upnext
present tense third-person singular of show up
1
as in appears
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 arrives
to get to a destination the band showed up an hour late

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3
as in exposes
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 shows up
  1. appears
  2. exposes
  3. shows
  4. comes
  5. unfolds
Verb
  • Murat regularly appears on Winnipeg Sports Talk and CJOB 680 in Winnipeg and on podcasts throughout Canada and the United States.
    Murat Ates, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the Disneyland Resort area, which includes the big Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, still appears to be open for visitors at this time.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of appears
Verb
  • This concentration creates significant daily volatility and exposes the fund to valuation risks.
    Joel Shulman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Fassbender’s calling card is his intensity, which exposes the raw humanity of his characters—or something terrifying within them that doesn’t feel human at all.
    Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of exposes
Verb
  • But the study shows luck can be a major factor, too, says Zipple.
    Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The bow itself shows no signs of slowing down for 2025, especially not with high-profile stars like Fanning and Demi Moore wearing them to awards shows.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of shows
Verb
  • Catie Dull Republicans are taking the first steps Friday to usher in a new era of full GOP control in Washington as Congress comes into session but the usually ceremonial process in the House is already bogged down in political infighting over who should be elected Speaker of the House.
    Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The vacation recap comes days after Lopez shared a video montage highlighting her 2024, which included red carpet appearances and musical performances.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of comes
Verb
  • Yet as the story unfolds, Scrooge himself learns the profound value of a pause through his transformative journey with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This cuvée continually unfolds in the glass - this is a memorable wine!
    Tom Hyland, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of unfolds
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