Definitions

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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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

Last week, official data showed jobs numbers increasing faster than expectations in March, as the U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs and the unemployment rate crept down to 4.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Despite the win, at this stage of his career the margins are thin and Father Time has also almost crept up on the Bronze Bomber.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In February, the average transaction price of a new car crept up 3.4% from a year earlier to $49,353, Keating said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Molly and Anat crept into auditorium one after the credits finished and the last stragglers finally rose from their red-cushioned seats.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny