Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuck up
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Jacory Croskey-Merritt has fully arrived.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025 -
Police said the suspects ran immediately after the shooting and before officers arrived.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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From the very first final held there — in 1923, when an estimated 250,000 fans turned up to watch West Ham United take on Bolton Wanderers at a venue built to hold less than half that number — Wembley became synonymous with drama.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Jerusalem — On a hot Friday morning in September, dozens of Israelis turned up at Gaza’s border fence – not as soldiers, but as dissenters.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Arkansans showed up in droves Friday and Saturday to enjoy the 40th annual Greek Food Festival.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Women showed up at 88% with the 18-34 demo at 61%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Snuck up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuck%20up. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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