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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But vegetation, starting with grasslands and shifting to forests, creeps back into the swathes wiped out in the explosion and people follow.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
"If somebody is controlling, when that creeps in, it's probably going to be very difficult to get out of that situation," said Sean.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Ten percent that stays 10% is discipline. Ten percent that creeps to 15 after a bad month chasing losses is a different conversation, and I’ve had that conversation more than once.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
We’ve got two big threads this week: creeps in the House of Representatives and blasphemy.
From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2026
It’s when she says that, that a new understanding of my reality creeps into place — one that I know Dad wouldn’t want me to know about.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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