as in to creep up
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneak up
Verb
-
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
Verb
-
Smith and Raymond Tijerina both suggested that if Weatherford hasn’t turned up any answers in the case in 43 years, maybe fresh eyes are needed, potentially through the FBI.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
-
The new Fuego Breakfast Bo-Rito takes the same foundation and turns up the spice level with a ghost pepper sauce from Yellowbird and a red tortilla.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Verb
-
But those who travel the world watching this team, who show up home and away, who never miss a match, and will not this summer either.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
-
Knicks fans still get upset when Miller, now an NBA commentator, shows up to call their games.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Verb
-
In his almost but not quite valedictory acceptance speech, the 80-year-old Lithgow acknowledged that this Tony win, his third, comes 53 years after his first — and feels every bit as satisfying.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
-
The attack comes amid heightened security around Madison Square Garden, which lies directly above the busy intercity railroad station, where the New York Knicks are hosting the San Antonio Spurs for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Wednesday.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Verb
-
Black plumes of smoke clouded the skies as thousands of participants arrived in the city.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
-
Vince Lombardi once arrived after the kitchen closed at the Union Hotel & Restaurant, one of Wisconsin’s most beloved supper clubs.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Sneak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneak%20up. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
