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as in appeared
to come into view
my missing car keys turned up just in time
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as in arrived
to get to a destination
when do you think our guests will turn up?
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as in found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
it took days to turn up the original documents
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned up
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This story first appeared in a January stand-alone issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025 -
Brody also appeared in seven episodes of his wife’s ABC sitcom Single Parents in 2019 and 2020, playing Meester’s deadbeat boyfriend Derek.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The company was founded in 1987 by Chua Thian Poh, a high school dropout who got his start making hooks and spikes for the logging industry.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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It was founded in 1991 by billionaire Michael Milken.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2025
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Annual Golden Globes after-party unfolded at Marea.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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What unfolded was nearly a worst-case scenario with the only positive being Williams managed to stay healthy and start every game, the first time a Bears quarterback has managed that since Jay Cutler in 2009.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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Shortly after, came the US Olympic trials.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Razorbacks’ marquee win came against a Playoff team in Tennessee, but that didn’t spark a surge at all.—
Dan Santaromita,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Half of them learned the language in the morning and returned in the evening to have their memory tested.—
Maureen Mackey,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Half the participants learned the language in the morning — the other half learned it in the evening, then slept on it.—
Maureen Mackey,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2025
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Woods Canyon Lake is located east of Payson in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, in an area popular among hikers, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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It's been nearly three decades since anyone has seen a grizzly anywhere near North Cascades National Park, located northeast of Seattle, KUOW reports, even though the bears used to dominate the area.—
Natalie Escobar,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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The picture, discovered by WMAR-2 reporter Elizabeth Worthington at Vito's Pizza in Baltimore City, depicts Mangione in holy robes with a golden halo, resembling depictions of Jesus Christ.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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But once the job became a reality, Williams discovered the job was unsustainable.—
Alysa Guffey,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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