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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In other parts of Kharita, the water crept suddenly at night, reaching farmers' homes.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Despite her $194,000 salary, Clarke’s Chase Sapphire credit-card balance had crept up to $15,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

In other words - this trouble has not just crept up on Spurs.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Still, dozens of drivers crept around the lot, hoping to pounce if someone pulled out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

They crept out to look, peering out over the Black Rocks.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr