SHOW UP Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

show up

verb

Definition of show up

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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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 While size representation edged upward on paper, conversations throughout the season were dominated by the return of extreme body ideals, which don’t necessarily show up in our data. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 July 2026 In 1964, the first year numbers were documented, 14 runners showed up for the first race in the series and 66 came to the 10-miler on Labor Day. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 The iconic bunny costume moment, when Elle is tricked into showing up to a non-costume party wearing a Playboy bunny get-up, was the catalyst for exploring how Elle was able to shake that humiliation off. — Scarlett Harris, IndieWire, 6 July 2026 The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 laptop shows up ready to work, with a snappy Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a generous 32GB of RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD in its (figurative) briefcase. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for show up

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Verb

The 36-year-old Spaniard breaks Roger Federer’s record by appearing in a 66th consecutive Grand Slam singles tournament, continuing a run that started at the 2002 French Open.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of appear

Verb

On June 23, an attendant at a gas station in the center of Moscow told CNN that tankers were still arriving and delivering fuel according to schedule.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The 2025 season was a rough one in Tim Albin’s first season at the helm after arriving from Ohio.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of arrive

Verb

The team’s findings suggest that crushing concrete and exposing it to air during recycling or shallow burial could dramatically improve its ability to immobilize radioactive contaminants.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Rinse the blueberries under cold running water, gently swishing them around with your hands to ensure all the berries are exposed to water.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

Definition of expose

Verb

In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.

— Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
The younger James, who was drafted in the second round in 2024 to form the first father-son duo in NBA history, showed steady improvement during his second season.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of show

Verb

The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.

— Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Unlike some folding bikes – including popular models from Brompton and Birdy – which come with small 16-inch wheels, the Tetra gets 20-inchers for greater comfort over a variety of road surfaces.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026

Definition of come

Verb

Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Your information could help uncover answers and drive future coverage.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of uncover

Verb

Cloud cover prevented a California Highway Patrol helicopter from reaching the injured climber directly, forcing the rescue to unfold in stages.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Hours later, as the bodies of the children were being handed over to their families, scenes of anguish unfolded outside hospitals and in the neighborhood on the outskirts of Lahore where the private tutoring center was located in a house.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 July 2026

Definition of unfold

Verb

So business owners, fans and everyone else in between are trying to get in on the action.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
The Cabo Verde contingent behind Dibu Martinez’s goal danced and banged their drums as Duarte got in behind Lisandro Martinez and sent a shot past Dibu.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 4 July 2026