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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to arrive
to get to a destination
the band showed up an hour late
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
were shown up for what they really are
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of show up
Luckily, Sammie is able to wound him with his guitar before Smoke shows up to put a stake through his heart.
—
Megan McCluskey, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Speaker Yuri Bohlen told the council that the new rule is comparable to how sports teams apply fines or remove players who do not show up for games and practices.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Truthfully, Sinners might be more interesting before the vampires show up.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
Last month Wong briefly went to Canada with a fellow Columbia PhD student who chose to leave the US after ICE agents repeatedly showed up at her door.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for show up
Megan McCluskey, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Speaker Yuri Bohlen told the council that the new rule is comparable to how sports teams apply fines or remove players who do not show up for games and practices.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Truthfully, Sinners might be more interesting before the vampires show up.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
Last month Wong briefly went to Canada with a fellow Columbia PhD student who chose to leave the US after ICE agents repeatedly showed up at her door.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for show up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for show up
Verb
-
After the risk assessment, the brothers will appear at independent parole board hearings on June 13, Newsom said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
-
These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
In some cases, entire shipping containers arrive in the U.K. filled with thousands of packages, each addressed to fictitious recipients in order to evade inspection and avoid detection.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
-
Nuggets on two new Dolphins offensive linemen and second-year left tackle Patrick Paul, who is poised to replace the retiring Terron Armstead: ▪ James Daniels, who will start at one guard spot, arrives in Miami with exceptional pass blocking stats.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Continue reading … -- POLITICS BEHIND THE SCENES – Radical activist's ties to Cori Bush exposed after emerging as spokesperson for track star's murder suspect.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
-
In other words, exposing ourselves to natural light early in the day helps regulate our internal clock so that our system stays balanced from day to night, winter to spring.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Monday's filing showed the investigations began April 1 and the tariffs would be imposed under the authority of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which grants the president such power to protect national security.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
-
The Left has long been focused on the Vidal–Buckley exchange—nearly ten of the 80 to 90 minutes of the recent PBS documentary was dedicated to it—but never shows or talks about the Panama Canal debate.—
Doug Ducey,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
No matter the event, the value always comes back to the relationships between the members and the emphasis on uncovering the value of a holistic approach to ambition and a life well lived.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
-
Archaeologists in Germany recently uncovered a trove of artifacts from a 17th-century military camp — including some that shed light onto a mysterious grave.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Spotter activation may be needed across Nebraska and Iowa this evening as the system unfolds.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
-
Wharton described watching the ordeal unfold through her window on the flight.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Credit to Mattice for stepping up but there's nobody at 130 pounds getting in my way.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Nickel, who previously represented North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District in the House for one term, is the first Democrat to get in the race.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Show up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/show%20up. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share