SHOWS UP (FOR) Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

shows up (for)

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present tense third-person singular of show up (for)

as in attends

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According to Mason Thrall, director of operations for the Capitol Region Education Council, the school van was transporting a student who attends Focus School on a Manchester Public Schools route.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
That training continues on the job as Gus attends Welcome Week activities, first-day-of-school photos, athletic events and community programs.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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