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 emotional tête-à-tête, as well as Lindsay showing up to support Carl at the opening of Soft Bar, are brought up by Andy during Part 2.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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The gap has shown up in earnings as well.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
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But as the night wanes on, the music turns up.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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In the days leading up to the June 2 election, Israni turned up the heat with attack ads against Wahab.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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“Creep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creep%20up. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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