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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Many pretended it wasn't happening at all, but that's harder to do as the front line creeps closer to the city.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
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
“We’re leaning towards entertainment,” Jacobs says, before a wry smile creeps onto his face.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026
The white vapour creeps painfully round before it ventures to steal away over the edge.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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