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

As Luka Doncic’s scoring total crept up with each step-back three, free throw or fadeaway shot, the cheers grew louder, coming from every corner from fans dressed in every color.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Even while investor sentiment is at a five-year high, cash levels crept up from 3.2% in January to 3.4%.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

Heat crept up the back of my neck.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu