Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Officials now have the unenviable task of euthanising the creepy-crawlies, an insect so hardy it spawned an urban legend they could survive a nuclear blast.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Ms. Wimpenny, a British zoologist, aims to rehabilitate creepy-crawlies, predators and even, somewhat, real and presumed disease carriers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

But we live in a world of creepy-crawlies; we mammals just happen, in this geological era, to be sharing some of their ecological space.

From Slate • Jul. 18, 2024

Greece has not recorded any major trouble with the blood-sucking creepy-crawlies that recently caused consternation in France.

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2023

Behind them came the bulk of the army—a black sea of creepy-crawlies.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan