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[pop-uhp] / ˈpɒpˌʌp /
VERB
appear
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrive come come out crop up develop emerge materialize occur present show show up surface turn out turn up
STRONG
arise attend expose issue loom recur rise spring
WEAK
be present be within view blow in bob up break through breeze in check in clock in come forth come into view come to light drop in make the scene pop in punch in punch the clock ring in roll in time in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon conceal depart disappear go hide leave miss
WEAK
be real
VERB
arrive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appear enter land reach report show up take place turn up visit
STRONG
access alight attain buzz disembark dismount hit show
WEAK
barge in blow in bob up breeze in bust in check in clock in drop anchor drop in fall by fall in get to hit town make it make the scene pop in pull in punch the clock roll in sign in sky in wind up at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal depart fail go hide leave lose miss
STRONG
abandon
WEAK
disappear
VERB
attend
Synonyms
STRONGEST
show up visit
STRONG
appear catch frequent haunt show
WEAK
be a guest be at be present be there bob up check in clock in come to light drop in go to make an appearance make it make the scene punch in punch the clock ring in sit in on time in turn up
Antonyms
STRONG
hide
WEAK
be absent be lazy disregard ignore neglect
VERB
come
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appear arrive become enter get happen hit materialize move occur reach show show up
STRONG
attain burst buzz flare near originate
WEAK
be accessible be at disposal be convenient be handy be obtainable be ready blow in bob up breeze in check in clock in close in draw near drop in fall by fall in get in hit town make it make the scene move toward pop in punch in ring in roll in sign in sky in spring in turn out turn up wind up at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal depart disappear go hide leave lose stop
WEAK
recede retreat
VERB
grow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance age become breed build come cultivate develop expand flourish gain increase mature multiply produce raise rise spread sprout swell thrive turn widen
STRONG
abound amplify arise augment burgeon dilate enlarge extend germinate heighten issue luxuriate maturate mount originate propagate pullulate ripen shoot stem stretch thicken vegetate wax
WEAK
branch out burst forth come to be fill out get bigger get taller spring up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease compress contract decline decrease demolish destroy diminish drop fail halt ignore languish lessen lose lower narrow neglect raze recede reduce repress retreat ruin shrink stop
STRONG
abridge condense curtail hold keep shorten
WEAK
stunt
VERB
turn up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
come across crop up detect encounter find meet reveal see
WEAK
be found become known bring to light catch come to light come to pass descry dig up disclose espy expose hit upon learn meet with spot track track down transpire uncover unearth
Antonyms
STRONGEST
avoid miss overlook pass by
WEAK
abandon go leave lose
NOUN
pop fly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bloop blooper looper pop-up
WEAK
Texas Leaguer can of corn

Example Sentences

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Get them a gift that matches their path: from a foam roller for the wellness coach to a stylish smock for the aspiring pop-up chef.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

LFLA’s Centennial Celebration continues with an architecture program in May, and an attempt to build the world’s largest pop-up book at the library in July.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Today’s pop-up chefs, known for crafting fleeting, highly-curated dining experiences, are bringing more style to the kitchen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“We had people in their 70s poring over pop-up books and children’s literature, and young 20-somethings enjoying BodyTraffic dance in the rotunda.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

We’d stopped for smoothies at a Jamba Juice pop-up booth in the mall, and had found a seat at one of the nearby tables.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles