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

Verb

Our educators have spent years showing up for Broward’s children.

— Roberto Fernandez III, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
But when Emma never shows up to their meeting, Pao and Dante will have to go on an epic quest— filled with awkward moments, sarcasm, and somewhat reluctant friendships—to save their best friend.

— Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of show up

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Warranty obligations, supply chain disruption, contractual risks, reputational costs and other company-specific exposures may come with limited capacity, restrictive terms or pricing that makes conventional transfer unattractive.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The family brunch also comes with pitchers of sangria or mimosas.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of come

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Cora, 5, and Dawson, 3, died at the scene, but their youngest, 8-month-old Callan, was still alive when first responders arrived.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
Bursts of gunfire could be heard in the compound as additional security personnel arrived, residents said, before the operation ended.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

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