as in to sneak up
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Recent Examples of creep up
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.
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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
The price of this tiny sports car can still creep up to six figures fairly easily, though.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
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
The price of this tiny sports car can still creep up to six figures fairly easily, though.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creep up
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Theresita Richard, the chief people and culture officer at Patagonia, added that sticking to values can take different forms—but ultimately shows up in whether companies embed them into daily behavior.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Mild dehydration often shows up as fatigue before thirst registers.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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Cancer risk Research has not turned up convincing evidence that using a laptop directly on your lap could cause cancer.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
20 May 2026
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The bow detail has been turning up at Cannes beyond Longoria’s slingbacks.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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“Creep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creep%20up. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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