as in to sneak up
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Recent Examples of creep up
That September-like chill will persist Wednesday before temperatures creep up a few more degrees, but still remain a bit cooler than normal on Thursday.
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Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
As higher tariff rates continue to creep up, stagflation and even a recession become likelier, Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, told NBC News last week.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2025
The price of this tiny sports car can still creep up to six figures fairly easily, though.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
As higher tariff rates continue to creep up, stagflation and even a recession become likelier, Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, told NBC News last week.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2025
The price of this tiny sports car can still creep up to six figures fairly easily, though.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creep up
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That compost shows up as mulch and soil amendment in tree and other plantings around the city.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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In fact, her biggest worry heading into the race was showing up on the starting line with her health intact.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Princess Diana and the Duchess of York once turned up at the club dressed as policewomen and many romantic relationships were sealed in the dark alcoves, although the tabloids rarely, if ever, found out.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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At the San Antonio AFT training, about 50 educators turned up for the three-hour workshop for teachers in the Northside Independent School District.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Creep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creep%20up. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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