creeps up

verb

Definition of creeps upnext
present tense third-person singular of creep up
as in sneaks up

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  1. comes
  2. hits
  3. reaches
Verb
  • This update comes with significant security and privacy upgrades, and with the current state of threats on the Android platform showing no signs of abating, delays are unwelcome.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of comes
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  • When pericarditis hits, the flare can cause debilitating fatigue which significantly impacts daily life.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • If Israel hits Iran’s oil industry, supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could become of concern, other analysts echoed.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of hits
Verb
  • As the sun reaches the peak of Solar Cycle 25, sunspots located in regions of intense magnetic activity should increase, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
    Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Dodgers are expected to resort to a bullpen game involving rookie Landon Knack if the series reaches Game 4.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of reaches
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