creeps
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of creeps
So called from the effect on the animal's gait; see creep, -s 3
Example Sentences
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The pressure creeps up gradually, almost imperceptible day to day, tormenting inhabitants with uncertainty as they watch their city close down around them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
When Dr. Becky says to greet guilt that creeps in for not knowing this stuff, I do: “Hi, Guilt.”
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
As artificial intelligence creeps further into the workplace, employees risk getting left behind if they don’t start embracing the technology.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 11, 2026
For a few, doubt creeps in, but most overcome their cognitive dissonance and reinflate the bubble of credulity that constitutes their comfort zone.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026
But the real reasons I hate going into Fred’s Bar are: The regulars stare and give me the creeps.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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