creeps
Example Sentences
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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
Four main emotions drive every market — fear, greed, hope and regret — but hope is the deadliest, because it creeps in when a trade hits your stop loss and you don’t honor it.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026
Kind of creeps me out to be going this fast without a motor.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
