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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creeping up
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This trend has led to the treat turning up at national chains, like ALDI.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Page Six noted that Brady, 48, and Earle, 25, who split from Houston Texans player Braxton Berrios late last year, had been turning up at some of the same Super Bowl parties this week.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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According to three interior designers, these are the trends that faded fast in 2025 and are no longer showing up in their Southern clients’ homes.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Chief Henry has always been open to showing up in community, wherever community needs him.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Creeping up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creeping%20up. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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