creep 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. 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
Verb
  • Some could be worse than before, while others may not show up at all.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Name what feels supportive, suggest a calmer pace, and let care show up as a workable plan.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Most of the roughly 150 sets of human remains that Hess says are discovered in Pima County every year turn up after monsoon season ends in late September, said Bradley Bartos, assistant professor at the University of Arizona.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The most common travel insurance exclusions Some exclusions turn up almost everywhere.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Creep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creep%20up. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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