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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But those who travel the world watching this team, who show up home and away, who never miss a match, and will not this summer either.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Knicks fans still get upset when Miller, now an NBA commentator, shows up to call their games.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Smith and Raymond Tijerina both suggested that if Weatherford hasn’t turned up any answers in the case in 43 years, maybe fresh eyes are needed, potentially through the FBI.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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The new Fuego Breakfast Bo-Rito takes the same foundation and turns up the spice level with a ghost pepper sauce from Yellowbird and a red tortilla.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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“Creep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creep%20up. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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