Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com

turned up







Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

They said federal authorities appeared to initially investigate allegations that turned up nothing about the Activision case before refocusing their questions on nonprofits and other entities tied to the couple.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Head, who died June 1 at the age of 72, was the kind of actor we loved to see wherever he turned up.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

The screened turned up a few household names: CVS Health, Pfizer, Verizon Communications, and Best Buy.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

After years of disappointment, a random eBay trawl turned up a surprise offer of the long-lost chocolate mints, with a notice for mint vintage items.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

But then the two ends of his mouth turned up, just a little.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "turned up" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com