TURNUP Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

turn up

verb

Definition of turn up

as in to appear

to come into view my missing car keys turned up just in time

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Relevance

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as in to arrive

to get to a destination when do you think our guests will turn up?

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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 This April, Branson Oduor, 27, went missing after a night out in Fells Point and turned up in the harbor more than a week later, prompting a petition that gathered over 2,200 signatures within days. — Joseph V. Sakran, Baltimore Sun, 15 Aug. 2026 The longtime Oklahoma beekeeper is imparting his wisdom to Kateri (Angelina LookingGlass), a one-time foster kid of his who has recently turned up out of the blue. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 News of the theft was circulated to institutions across North America and a reward was offered, but nothing turned up. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 There’s something subversive in the way that Carlile turns up the rage quotient onstage at Newport. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turn up

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Verb

Another explanation is that there could be changes over time in diagnosis and reporting, or there could be other biological factors underlying why this condition appears to be increasing.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Downsizing With brands like Slate entering the market, automakers appear to be hearing the call for cheaper options.

— Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of appear

Verb

Going into November, an Associated Press analysis found that Wasserman Schultz is the only white Democrat positioned to represent any of the remaining districts with a Black majority or plurality.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
About one in three home sales in the Bay Area were all cash from April through June, Redfin found.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of find

Verb

Some come for the high-octane DJs at Shellona or the all-day revelry of Nikki Beach; others swear by the legendary glamour of Le Club 55 or the festive energy of Casa Amor.

— Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Over the coming months, avionics, scientific instruments and thermal insulation will gradually transform the frame into the flying science laboratory destined for the outer solar system.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of come

Verb

But for educators, there is a growing consensus that AI literacy is about more than learning how to use generative AI and write good prompts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Art lovers and newer aficionados will appreciate learning more about the artists, the art, and how they were created.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of learn

Verb

With a direct flight from Atlanta to Argyle International Airport, five hours later, a diverse world unfolded.

— Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
While this unfolds, Rebecca is trying to carve out some quality time with Matthijs via a quickie in her office that Ted has the bad timing to interrupt.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of unfold

Verb

That could include smaller firms, venture capital backed startups, and companies looking to get in on potentially lucrative government contracts.

— Henry Larson, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
According to The Wadsworth, there were long lines to get in to the MATRIX space and a big turnout for the opening reception and for the live band playing elsewhere in the museum.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

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