Show up
Show up verb - To come into view.
Usage example: normally, one doesn't see them, but the actress's wrinkles show up in the close-ups
Turn up
Turn up verb - To come into view.
Usage example: my missing car keys turned up just in time
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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There are also full demons, but they never show up directly in this novel (some of them do turn up in other Ethshar stories, though).
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Team Rocket also turn up in the mirror world and are shown to not make it back before sunset, but show up in the next episode anyway with no explanation.
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You're down on your luck, your equipment is falling apart and no sooner does your crew turn up a mysterious find than Space Pirates show up to ruin your day.
Source: Video Game / Rochard
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