WALTZING (UP) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

waltzing (up)

verb

present participle of waltz (up)

as in turning up

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Months later, the models were turning up weaknesses no one had spotted before.

— Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
The straighter, skinnier pants on the catwalks the last few seasons are now turning up on the streets.

— Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of turning up

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Actor Ryan Eggold made an appearance reprising his role as Matt Riley, the troubled brother of Detective Vincent Riley, showing up in court and wanting justice for his brother’s death.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Even when a race is uphill, showing up builds trust, strengthens local party infrastructure, and lays the groundwork for future victories.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of showing up

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Ella Langley, Dandelion Once again, everything is coming up Ella Langley.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026
The team previously had announced a Doja Cat concert – scheduled the same night as Game 2 of the WNBA Finals coming up Monday – would be moved if Golden State got that far.

— Jill Martin, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of coming up

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Giving Martian soils a common language The new research work introduces the term ‘areths’ for Martian soil classes, drawing on Ares, the Greek name for Mars.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Another creation, the carrot bamboo, brings together vermouth, gin, manzanilla sherry, carrot, yuzu, and shiso, drawing on flavors from both Europe and Asia.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of drawing on

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This year, JetBlue is also making the Fort Lauderdale airport a hub this year, scheduling flights so arriving travelers have ample options to connect elsewhere.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
On the day of the $50 million demand, a WeChat chat on one of her phones shows pornographic images arriving and being sent back with Victim-1’s face grafted on, the complaint says.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of arriving

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In a matter of weeks, when the midterm results are tallied and the next campaign begins, Democrats with presidential dreams know the question will be coming.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Rice could return in the coming week after suffering a strained hamstring.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of coming

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Anthropic wants Congress to set strict limits on when federal authorities can stop advanced AI models from reaching users.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
His friends and assistant also help keep him on track, showing how a supportive village can go a long way to reaching your goals.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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