creeping
Example Sentences
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But after finally getting the surgery, he said he still felt creeping discomfort in his midsection.
"When everything feels urgent in January, having a clear system helps you focus on what truly matters and prevents overwhelm from creeping in early in the year."
From BBC
The customer shifts, heat creeping up their neck, as another shopper drifts into the line behind them.
From Salon
To be fair, some people are creeping back to the office because they missed it.
The unemployment rate has been creeping up since June.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
