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What does "Show up" mean? What are the similar expression of "show up"?

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Rebecca

In this context, "show up" means "arrive", as in "fewer severe cases will arrive at the hospital". You can say "arrive" instead of "show up". "Show up" can also mean "become visible". Ex: I will show up at your house in an hour. Ex: My acne shows up when I'm stressed.

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