1
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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3
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
Lydie delights at the mystery man who turns up on her friend’s doorstep — a friendly, familiar neighbor named Gavin (Lucas Hedges).
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Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Orlando Bloom turned up in Venice, arriving solo without Katy Perry, amid the stunning news this week that the celebrity super couple have broken up after nine years together.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
Mercury in Leo is here to turn up the volume… and the drama!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 June 2025
Mercury entering into Leo turns up the volume on your voice.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 June 2025
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Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Orlando Bloom turned up in Venice, arriving solo without Katy Perry, amid the stunning news this week that the celebrity super couple have broken up after nine years together.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
Mercury in Leo is here to turn up the volume… and the drama!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 June 2025
Mercury entering into Leo turns up the volume on your voice.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turn up
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At a meeting Tuesday morning, Collier County commissioners appeared to have been caught off guard by the state’s plans for the Everglades airfield.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Video recreations like Cameron's appear across popular platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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The suspects fled the area before the officers arrived.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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Blue Origin shared a snippet of video last week on social media showing the mid-section of the MK1 lander arriving at the company's assembly facilities in Rocket Park, Florida.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
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There, a tactical response team found a man lying dead with a weapon nearby, whom authorities believe was the shooter.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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The Blazers showed obvious interest by inviting Jakučionis out to Portland along with South Carolina power forward Collin Murray-Boyles.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Brands are also showing interest in using LaundRE in their reshoring plans by importing garments from places like Bangladesh and Pakistan and finishing them locally in small quantities to reduce overbuying and waste.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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The key is to know yourself and schedule a vacation that fits you, not to overthink (and over-plan) things, and learn from your mistakes.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The jail currently offers programs for inmates to learn construction or culinary skills.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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That meant disseminating the pertinent information got to the right people more quickly and efficiently as the draft process unfolded.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Combine that with four extra days on the water and a rising desperation for land, perishable food and cell service and the only thing that can unfold is pure chaos.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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There's something universally so relatable in watching a frazzle-haired Anxiety totally get in the way of inner Joy. 29.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Try putting on shoes while standing instead of sitting to get in a quick balance challenge.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
20 June 2025
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The Ruckers also discovered mismanagement of their funds and books by Kubler.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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First discovered: 6:26 p.m. June 30 Initial location: Siskiyou County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Dutchman A new wildfire was reported today at 6:26 p.m. in Siskiyou County, California.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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“Turn up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn%20up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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