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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creeping up
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So when your internal temperature starts turning up the heat, this machine-washable cooling blanket counteracts it by enhancing air circulation and wicking any initial sweat.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025 -
Skittles is turning up the heat with its new chewy candy.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Smith said always set up an appointment with the dealership before showing up.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere—in headlines, workplace conversations and social feeds.—
Bernardo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Creeping up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creeping%20up. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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