creep
Example Sentences
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Yet, officials predict costs will keep creeping up.
From Barron's
Ted is a cartoon creep with an Oxbridge hauteur, but Theo’s shortcomings may be too subtly rendered for a play that cries out for more definition.
From Los Angeles Times
World number one Scottie Scheffler crept back up the leaderboard with a second round of 66, putting him six-under for the tournament after an erratic opening round of 72.
From Barron's
The itch crept up my back, across my stomach and along my arms and legs.
It’s a sweet idea, but some people couldn’t shake the creep factor.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
