creeps up

verb

present tense third-person singular of creep up
as in sneaks up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creeps up
  1. shows up
  2. turns up
  3. comes
  4. hits
  5. reaches
  6. arrives
Verb
  • The kind of performer who shows up and instantly makes things better, or brighter, or somehow richer.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2026
  • There’s a reason this bottle shows up at so many salon shampoo bowls.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of shows up
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  • The print turns up across the accessories, including a delicate tea set, watch bands, a catchall tray and throw pillows.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Then, after dessert, the action turns up a notch for the annual Men of the Year party that will once again host VIPs across entertainment, fashion, sports and culture.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of turns up
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  • Between passport checks, boarding passes, and multiple currencies, international travel comes with plenty of important documents to keep track of.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026
  • When spring comes, the homeowner turns on the AC and nothing happens.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of comes
Verb
  • Their resume boasts multiplatinum Number One hits, instant sellout tours, and household-name status.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Dieffenbach hits sprinting Florida transfer Aidan Mizell down the middle for a 75-yard touchdown pass.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of hits
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  • Assuming the campaign reaches its goal, shipping is expected to begin in February 2027.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Under the market structure traders have become accustomed to, if the market reaches that price, investors may expect that quote to receive protection.
    — Adam Cohn, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of reaches
Verb
  • Production faces growing demand The Navy program arrives as the US military expands PAC-3 MSE production.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • After a bloody skirmish with the orcs and wild men, an imposing figure arrives on horseback, grabbing one of the warriors and hurling him at Galadriel’s approaching horse.
    — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
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