SNEAK UP Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

sneak up

verb

Definition of sneak up

as in to creep up

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That September-like chill will persist Wednesday before temperatures creep up a few more degrees, but still remain a bit cooler than normal on Thursday.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
As higher tariff rates continue to creep up, stagflation and even a recession become likelier, Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, told NBC News last week.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2025

Definition of creep up

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With her deckhand search still turning up empty and Norma from the staffing company unable to pull an option out of her hat, Sandy comes up with the idea to put Aesha on deck for the charter.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
In January, dozens of individual Farmers Union shareholders turned up at the annual meeting to protest the agreement.

— Noah Daly August 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of turn up

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Now, as luxury travelers increasingly expect experiences that feel bespoke without being overbearing, that same spirit of care is showing up in very different corners of the industry.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
The party’s endorsement that could show up on millions of mailers sent to voters and gives the measure momentum headed into a similar vote at a gathering of 1,300 unions at the California Federation of Labor Unions on Tuesday.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of show up

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The Supersonic™ Travel comes with a styling concentrator attachment that works well for polished, event-ready styles.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Still, the resignation comes with just weeks before Johnson introduces that budget, his fourth, which will also have to address a likely large 2027 deficit.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of come

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Reservations are limited and often book up before guests arrive, so ask the concierge to secure a table as soon as your stay is confirmed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Having spotted Sheepstealer earlier in the episode, Addam arrives with Rhaenyra to apprehend the wild dragon’s rider.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

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