CREEPS UP Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

creeps up

verb

present tense third-person singular of creep up

as in sneaks up

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The bill shows up around 18 months later, when teams are paying a premium and giving up useful features on systems that never touched regulated data in the first place.

— Michael Leone, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Neither shows up on the dashboards most companies use to track what AI makes cheaper.

— François Candelon, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Definition of shows up

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But of course, that ability to travel with ease—and joy—comes with a foolproof list of travel accessories to make the journey as smooth as humanly possible.

— Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
Her accessory choice comes two weeks after Meghan and Harry shared a rare photo of their children Princess Lilibet, 5, and Prince Archie, 7, visiting Althorp, Princess Diana’s childhood home.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of comes

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Punk fought Rhodes off the top rope and hits flying elbow for a two-count.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
For buyers who simply want an affordable EV that drives well, charges quickly, fits into normal life, and doesn't require six figures of disposable income, the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt hits a sweet spot few competitors manage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of hits

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The same new moon responsible for the eclipse will leave the night sky free from moonlight as the Perseid meteor shower reaches its annual maximum.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Manufacturing meth on-island is pretty much impossible — there aren’t many places to hide a meth lab — so most meth that reaches Hawaii comes from the mainland, as is the case with most products consumed on the islands.

— Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026

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Knitwear made from thin, airy materials or designed with an oversized fit is ideal for providing the touch of warmth needed on cool summer nights, while also working well with extra layers when fall weather arrives.

— Natalie LaBarbera, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
But widening the aperture to focus on both the cash that arrives — operating cash flow — and what is left over paints a less-troubling long-term picture than a narrower discussion focused only on free cash flow.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

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