as in to creep up
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneak up
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McLean’s performance — 5 1/3 innings, no runs, two hits, four walks and eight strikeouts — turned up the vibes.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025 -
Selena Gomez is turning up the heat – and the mood lighting.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Eventually, the wide receiver showed up, but was quickly placed on the PUP.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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To fix what’s gone horribly wrong in Deerfield Beach, the sheriff could show up at next week’s commission meeting and openly discuss their differences.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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The man was dead before authorities arrived at the scene, police told KTRK.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Aug. 2025
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Elio — Disney and Pixar Animation’s summer box office flop — will try to find a new audience when the film arrives on digital streaming this week.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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