as in to creep up
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneak up
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Your pantry clean out might turn up a few surprises.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025 -
Chris Rock is turning up for his latest milestone birthday!—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Plaza was not the only one showing up for Lorne Michaels on Sunday night.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2025
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The case sparked national outrage when Yarl, then 16, mistakenly showed up at Lester’s home on April 13, 2023, while trying to pick up his younger siblings.—
Essence News Editors,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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When an officer arrived at the scene of the attack, Apollo charged at the officer, who shot at the dog, police said in court records.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The application process can be completed in minutes, and the cards typically arrive within a week.—
Jeff Kauflin,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Sneak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneak%20up. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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