as in to creep up
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneak up
Verb
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These breezy half curtains are turning up in bathrooms, entryways, and beyond.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025 -
Some of Cap’s fellow Avengers, though, have turned up in the Captain America movies, which in one case in particular had a huge effect on the film’s box office.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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People who showed up had their names put into a raffle.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Some parents are instructed to show up in person, while others are allowed to speak via videoconference.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Michaels arrived for two eight-hour sessions at the Matthews home in March.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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That means the earliest the Mission: Impossible sequel could arrive for digital purchase or rental is Monday, July 7, 2025.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Sneak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneak%20up. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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