turning up

verb

present participle of turn up
1
as in appearing
to come into view my missing car keys turned up just in time

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Relevance

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2
as in arriving
to get to a destination when do you think our guests will turn up?

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3
as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort it took days to turn up the original documents

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of turning up Jumeirah Mallorca Nikkei cuisine has traveled a long way from its Peruvian origins, turning up on menus from London to Los Angeles. — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2026 But keeping horses cool isn’t simply a matter of turning up the AC. — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The result has been that many properties affected by disasters are turning up outside FEMA's floodplains. — Laura Sullivan, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, the legal-services groups under the expired contract are trying to figure out how to continue to represent their existing clients despite the lack of funds, all while new unaccompanied minors detained by ICE are turning up in shelters. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026 With her deckhand search still turning up empty and Norma from the staffing company unable to pull an option out of her hat, Sandy comes up with the idea to put Aesha on deck for the charter. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026 His songs have become part of the American soundtrack, turning up in movies, television, commercials and countless high school graduation videos. — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 Will the person in charge please stop turning up Earth’s thermostat. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 This summer, juvenile sharks and other aquatic visitors are turning up early, thanks to the effects of an intense marine heat wave already in place before El Niño arrives, McCauley said. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turning up
  1. appearing
  2. arriving
  3. finding
  4. unfolding
  5. getting in
  6. learning
  7. coming out
  8. coming
Verb
  • Russia's surprise return to the table sparked dismay among European officials, who opposed appearing with Siluanov in the traditional G20 photo, which was ultimately taken without the Russian minister.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Malört also found its way into the food menu, appearing in beef chili dogs, Nutella churros and sausage pizza slices.
    — Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of appearing
Verb
  • Glossy tomatoes on the vine, a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano (party favors), piles of lemons, platters of antipasti, and dishes arriving from friends’ kitchens bring more life and color to a room than anything overly decorative ever could.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Rain There’s also a chance of light rain, measuring up to a quarter of an inch, arriving by Sunday across the region, and a 5% to 10% chance of thunderstorms, according to the weather service.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of arriving
Verb
  • That has carried over in our approach to blocking and camera work, and finding ways to avoid cutting if at all possible.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Thomas Edison wrote about a bug in the call apparatus of his telephone in a letter in 1878, and the Pall Mall Gazette ran a story in 1889 referencing Edison finding a bug in his phonograph.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of finding
Verb
  • In Ocean Springs, where Nolan lived and first made a name for himself, the focus remained on the high school’s football game unfolding in front of them – no moment of silence, visible memorials, signs, ribbons or public tributes.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Can this connection roll with an unforeseen professional development that’s unfolding?
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfolding
Verb
  • There is no listed height or weight maximum, but guests are encouraged to sit in a test vehicle outside the attraction before getting in line.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • More specifically, Lili remembered going to a nearby park with the Pollak boy and getting in trouble for walking on the grass.
    — David Pollak, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of getting in
Verb
  • Thankfully, a member of the team—a former hotel front desk employee who, after learning about the team’s project, offered to quit his job and do their business development—wouldn’t take no for an answer.
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Ghostface initially appeared to believe Thomas wanted an autograph before learning the artwork was a gift.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of learning
Verb
  • For the first time in several years, local Democrats don’t fear the backlash of coming out as a Democrat in a solidly red county, said John Barry, the chair of the Jack County Democratic Party.
    — Eleanor Dearman Updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Fifth-round selection Jaden Dugger is still a raw product coming out of Louisiana, but the 6-foot-4, 240-pound linebacker is getting opportunities in practice to try his hand at a variety of spots.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of coming out
Verb
  • This is my personal version of those videos of soldiers coming home from war, and the other women react as such.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • From a design-forward city escape to an eco-friendly island retreat (and a uniquely historic getaway coming soon), discover what Patina can offer globe-trotters interested in a transformative way of traveling through life and through the world.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of coming

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“Turning up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turning%20up. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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