as in jerk
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
finally found the creep who kept throwing his trash in the woods
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as in to delay
to move or act slowly
that Friday afternoon we were just creeping, waiting for the bell to sound so that we could start the long weekend
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Recent Examples of creep
Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
The risks of dying creep up well before extreme heat and humidity levels.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Without immediate results, frustration and discouragement creep up, prompting people to quit.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Misty was a friendless creep, hence her surreptitious dismantling of the plane’s black box to prolong her adventure with the popular girls and her beloved coach.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
The risks of dying creep up well before extreme heat and humidity levels.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
All had fled with a tiny fraction of their belongings as flames crept nearer to their homes.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Without immediate results, frustration and discouragement creep up, prompting people to quit.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creep
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Symptoms include: Hallucinations or delusions Increased heart rate Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Dizziness Muscle jerks Sweating or flushing Seizures Effexor is not approved for children but is sometimes used off-label for anxiety and depression disorders.Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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Among the new food items on sale during the Seven Seas Food Festival will be Jamaican jerk chicken and pork pincho at the Caribbean Market; garlic toast chicken parmigiana (Italian Market), strawberry pouffe (Irish Market) and veggie samosas (Indian market).Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement As the inferno swelled, flames encroached on some areas that were being considered for water shutoffs.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Clients called on All Risk Shield before the fires reached their properties to try and protect their homes from encroaching flames.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Global bond markets are on the rise Bond markets are moving upward, with the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbing to 4.78% as investors anticipate that the Federal Reserve may delay lowering interest rates until 2026.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
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Extreme weather across the country delayed and changed the flight path of wild birds, the main carriers of the virus.Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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The two girls then left Leutner alone to crawl out of the forest and find help.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trump is right to try to end the conflict; a war that drags on indefinitely could eventually turn Ukraine into a failed state.Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Polls show approval ratings for Yoon’s ruling party have been rising as the crisis drags on.Ryan Hogg, Fortune Asia, 10 Jan. 2025
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The dry down reveals creamy tonka bean and sandalwood base notes, grounding the composition with a soft, cashmere-like warmth that lingers beautifully.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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Warren went first, while Poles lingered longer for a private moment with his quarterback.Adam Jahns, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The tiger snakes of Perth have heavy metals in their livers.Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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That includes the Swannanoa River, which snakes through the historic Biltmore Village area.USA TODAY Graphics team, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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Some of his fellow officers poked fun at him and his blue vest.Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
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In a signature segment, the Joke Wall, performers in mod regalia poked their heads out of holes in a set, like cuckoos emerging from a clock, and spouted one-liners.Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Creep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creep. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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