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as in to appear
to come into view
my missing car keys turned up just in time
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2
as in to arrive
to get to a destination
when do you think our guests will turn up?
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as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
it took days to turn up the original documents
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Recent Examples of turn up
Nosferatu has a few eerie set pieces, including a scene with Friedrich’s wife, Anna (Emma Corrin), and some rats, and Willem Dafoe eventually and enjoyably turns up as the eccentric Professor Albin Eberhart von Franz, who specializes in the otherworldly.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
But that’s before Trump and his army of social media allies turned up the pressure on Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and others to fall into line.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
An initial review of all financial transactions since Fletcher's employment turned up no evidence of foul play, the release states.
—Grant Lancaster, arkansasonline.com, 17 Jan. 2025
After a pedestrian first-half defensive performance, the Lakers turned up their defensive execution and attention to detail, flipping a 12-point halftime deficit into a nine-point victory to end their three-game losing streak.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Jan. 2025
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
But that’s before Trump and his army of social media allies turned up the pressure on Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and others to fall into line.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
An initial review of all financial transactions since Fletcher's employment turned up no evidence of foul play, the release states.
—Grant Lancaster, arkansasonline.com, 17 Jan. 2025
After a pedestrian first-half defensive performance, the Lakers turned up their defensive execution and attention to detail, flipping a 12-point halftime deficit into a nine-point victory to end their three-game losing streak.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn up
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Between April 2019 and June 2019, additional photos allegedly appeared on the FBI's forensic report, according to court filings.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Trump's decision to exit Afghanistan was finalized in February 2020 as ISIS' global power appeared to be waning.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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And when Vince Carter, the man of the hour, finally arrived for his jersey retirement news conference, everyone in attendance was treated to a trip down memory lane.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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With every call, by the time the police arrive, the offending behavior has settled down — not that any of it could possibly justify what ultimately happened, when Lorincz introduced a firearm into the equation.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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According to Rogerson and Barden, the truck was found with its windows broken.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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But Chelsea improved their press to force the champions to build out on their left flank, resulting in passes played over the top to find Gvardiol, who was their most potent attacking threat, with limited success.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Images from the scene show Lancaster Township Fire Department surrounding the two-story house as smoke billows from the roof, firefighters swarming the inside and outside of the structure.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Biden showed the note to some members of his staff after his inauguration in 2021 but didn’t let anyone read it.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Giants can learn something from all four teams represented in Sunday’s NFC and AFC Championship Games.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Once your door is spotless, learn how to clean the shower door tracks and create a DIY glass-cleaning spray to prevent buildup.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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This is how one phishing attack unfolds: Targets receive an email from the official Dropbox email address.—
Perry Carpenter,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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As announcements about game features and potential live services unfold, the anticipation builds for what could likely be a brilliant NASCAR gaming experience.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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For the first time in two years, the league is offering investors the opportunity to get in on America’s fastest-growing sport with the sale of up to two expansion franchises, the source said.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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That is a legal way to claim asylum and get in the country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Nearly four years after Gabby Petito’s remains were discovered in Wyoming’s Bridger-Teton National Forest, Netflix is set to release a new docuseries into the shocking murder of the #vanlife vlogger by her then-fiancé, Brian Laundrie.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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This refuge provided temporary shelter until it was discovered in 1942.—
Natalia Romik / Madę by History,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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