crept
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Classic cars and marching bands crept along parade routes, nodding to the nostalgia-tinged mid-century that has come to dominate the notion of “a better time.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
A similar S&P survey of U.S. manufacturers, meanwhile, crept up to a four-year high of 55.7 in June.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
Youth unemployment has crept upward in recent months, and is now higher than in the eurozone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
"Because that's the work of democracy: being neighbourly, taking care of public spaces. How do we love enjoying each other, shaking out of the isolation and division that have crept too deeply into our lives."
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
He crept through, then reached back round to pull the door closed and replace the false panel.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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