crept

[krept] / krɛpt /

VERB

crawl along, usually on ground

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glide inch lurk slink slither snake sneak tiptoe wriggle

STRONG

edge grovel gumshoe insinuate pussyfoot scrabble scramble skulk squirm steal worm writhe

WEAK

approach unnoticed crawl on all fours

Example Sentences

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Olise's triple helped to dispel doubts that crept in after France lost their previous warm-up game to Ivory Coast.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

There have been some unusually large moves in the shares of some large-cap companies over the past week, while the broader market has crept quietly higher.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Still, dozens of drivers crept around the lot, hoping to pounce if someone pulled out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Other newfangled ways of accessing private markets have also crept onto investors’ radar in recent years, including digital stock tokens designed to mirror a company’s share-price performance without conferring actual ownership rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

He crept closer and hid behind an abandoned delivery truck.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti