snuck up

verb

past participle of sneak up
as in crept up

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  1. arrived
  2. turned up
  3. shown up
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  • Over 7 million people were eligible to vote, and tens of thousands reportedly arrived from overseas.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Police 22-year-old Hampton fled the scene before officers arrived, but was located, arrested and charged with murder later that day.
    — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of arrived
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  • After only forcing 10 turnovers in the Game 1 loss, Atlanta has turned up its pressure and that's led to easy points off its opponents miscues.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Throughout the 1970s, Skerritt turned up in a number of big screen comedies, dramas and even a landmark sci-fi film.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of turned up
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  • Later, for a photo call at the Empire State building alongside costar Tom Rhys, Ackie showed up wearing a slate gray and black Jean Paul Gaultier graphic maxi-dress paired with Erozee pumps.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • On Wednesday night, the Dream’s role players showed up and showed out in their 97-71 win in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of shown up
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