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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Asked Monday what the best part about being back has been so far, a big smile crept across Watkins’ face.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

A similar S&P survey of U.S. manufacturers, meanwhile, crept up to a four-year high of 55.7 in June.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Youth unemployment has crept upward in recent months, and is now higher than in the eurozone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Darkness crept in as the match stretched beyond 21:00, the set continuing on serve until Federer faltered on a fourth break point in the 15th game at 7-7.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

We both stood there, staring at it as the clock crept toward midnight.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin