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

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crept

Even the winning six delivered a tantalising wait, hanging in the air, teasing the chance of a catch, but it just crept over the rope to spark Super Giants' celebrations.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

Still, he acknowledged a modern dynamic has crept into his own life.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Then I noticed a footprint that I didn’t make, at least not directly, had crept back up onto Page 1 of the search results.

From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026

The diminished value of the cover letter also reflects the doubt that’s crept into the job-search process.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

Louise and Beatrice and I crept nearly out into the light, drawn by this scene.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck