Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuck up
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Serious Medical and Emotional Neglect Turner said Kaiko arrived in poor health, suffering from multiple medical issues and signs of prolonged neglect.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Students arrived for class on a recent analog day to find typewriters at the desks, some with German and some QWERTY keyboards.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The heat had turned up – at least from the outside – after cold starts from each of those hitters.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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But there’s no doubt that Vukosa bleeds blue, because as soon as Taurasi turned up the pressure, the 6-foot-5 forward responded.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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After no one showed up, the passenger pushed an SOS button and was told that staff were on their way.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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As LAist reported this week, the school established an attendance contest, where students who showed up every day for two weeks could try for a pair of tickets.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Snuck up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuck%20up. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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