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

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Commercially, their trip to Japan and South Korea in 2023 was enormously successful, with 23,000 people turning up to see a training session in Seoul as the club made $20million overall.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 27 July 2026
The Times’ survey turned up two senior InterPositive roles to update the programming to apply AI to visual effects .

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of turn up

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Nachos show up on the menu at bars, food stalls, fast-casual spots and all kinds of restaurants all over Charlotte.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
Parker, who by this time had begun exhibiting erratic behavior because of his drug issues, never showed up at the club, ending Adams’ hopes of sharing the stage with one of his idols.

— Dan Kelly July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of show up

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Even in the prime of his worldwide fame, the legendary jazz saxophonist regularly came home for gigs.

— Dan Kelly July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Accessibility Most guests park in a central lot before heading to their cabins—reducing carbon emissions—but two ADA-compliant cabins come with parking spots.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

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