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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The classic meme stocks are too small to affect passive investors much, but shades of the phenomenon have crept into some hefty, mainstream companies that can.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Plus, interest rates have crept higher External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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

Slovakia were back in front when Lukas Haraslin's free-kick crept in, but Fisnik Asllani pegged them back at 2-2.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

He crept through, then reached back round to pull the door closed and replace the false panel.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler