SHOWS UP Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

shows up

verb

present tense third-person singular of show up

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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as in arrives

to get to a destination the band showed up an hour late

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as in exposes

to reveal the true nature of were shown up for what they really are

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Recent Examples of shows up Heidi shows up to reveal the challenge wearing a vintage Christian Siriano bridal gown. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 There’s nothing that needed to be fixed, because everybody who shows up shows up for a certain dish and eats the same thing. — Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Hotels show what this looks like in an industry few people associate with AI, because every improvement there shows up in a nightly rate, a labor hour, a guest review or an owner’s cash flow. — Roman Pedan, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 The bill shows up around 18 months later, when teams are paying a premium and giving up useful features on systems that never touched regulated data in the first place. — Michael Leone, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Sure, this could end up being lopsided if the Belgium from the group stage shows up, but Spain has a lockdown defense and has had issues scoring. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 10 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 The locals never carry umbrellas; Elle shows up with a pink one. — Angelina Mazza, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 Gingham, one of Elizabeth’s favorite motifs, shows up on the bedspreads and rug. — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shows up

Verb

Bonnell appears to be treating software as another part of the motorcycle's suspension system and something that can be adjusted to suit the rider’s preferences, skill, and terrain.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
If an agent drafts a defective indemnity clause or cites a case that does not exist, no software company appears in court to answer for it.

— Charles Lew, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of appears

Verb

The exhibition arrives as institutions, including LACMA, prepare a broader reassessment of Lynch’s career, underscoring how his signature style continues to shape our imaginations.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Thursday, Farke indicated Rodon would certainly be missing until after the forthcoming international break and may not be available until November arrives.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of arrives

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The Air Force is also pursuing production while developmental testing continues, an approach the GAO says exposes the program to further cost and schedule risk.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
The English Understand Wool is skillful, funny, and exposes, through twists and turns, the quirks and peculiarities of the privileged, of celebrity, and the publishing world.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of exposes

Verb

The fact that the show couldn’t manage even a modicum of suspense with the same material shows how utterly sauceless this adaptation is.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
The video shows Bellin in a hot pink swim cap and swim shirt holding her swim goggles covered in blood.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of shows

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While Danny uncovers Chad's secret early on in the season and helps keep his secret, Ricky doesn't find out until the finale -- a revelation that upends their friendship and leaves audiences wondering where the two stand.

— Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
As her mother unravels, Maya uncovers a pattern of silence and exploitation that leads her to confront her father’s deception and her family’s complicity.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026