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Definition of "show up" []

  • To appear, arrive, or attend, especially suddenly or erratically. (verb)
  • To outperform or one-up, often in an arrogant manner. (verb)
  • To make visible; to expose. (verb)

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Use "show up" in a sentence
  • "“All we ask is that you sign this petition now, and show up later,” Mrs. Swanson said, raising a silver clipboard framed in glittery rhinestones."
  • "I show up at the apartment building and am immediately given a cavity search by a massive doorman with a name tag reading BRAWN."
  • "No longer did it transform itself mid-ride or not show up when I needed it."
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