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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Banno says Prine might show up anytime, but especially during the summer.—
Ken Perrotte,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Rodents, possums, and skunks show up to snack on the flesh and seeds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Kim Kardashian turned up the heat and showed off a racy look while attending a glamorous after-party in London Wednesday night.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The temperature continues to get turned up on Fire Country.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Creep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creep%20up. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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