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

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

For now, the company has a nice cushion to lean on: Capital expenditures for Nvidia’s Big Tech hyperscaler consumers have crept into the neighborhood of $700 billion.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

Now the sewage has crept north to Coronado, home to famous beaches and the Naval base where SEALs train.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Shares slid 2.5% to $231.25 on Friday as AI disruption fears crept into investor consciousness yet again.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Rowan had crept away and scuttled upstairs to the room he now shared with Annad.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda