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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Plus, interest rates have crept higher External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Slovakia were back in front when Lukas Haraslin's free-kick crept in, but Fisnik Asllani pegged them back at 2-2.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

In part due to the tariffs, inflation had crept up during 2025 and into this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

With all eyes on the Middle East this week, the month’s big economic and market event crept up on us.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Clare crept closer, the sound of his approach buried beneath the human commotion.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman