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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Options lean fruit-forward, herbal and slightly savory, with ingredients like citrus, fresh herbs and briny elements showing up across the list.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Also in the mix are the Governor’s many female admirers who show up to watch the trial, and a gaggle of fellow-reporters, one of whom eventually becomes Lemann’s lover.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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After the search turned up empty, Espinoza read Horner his Miranda rights and began driving him to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office for further questioning.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Vaccaro sits in his parked car for a few minutes after arriving home from work, turning up the speakers to listen to just one more song.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Creep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creep%20up. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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