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
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  • Once your organization has success under its belt, prepare yourself for what comes next.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In business and professional growth alike, sustained success rarely comes without a meaningful investment.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of comes
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  • Nick Mitchell was the Jays’ fourth-round pick in 2024, a corner outfielder who doesn’t chase much and hits fastballs well, but so far hasn’t shown enough power to profile as a regular in a corner.
    Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Kablam, the mug hits the floor in the scene and shatters into a zillion pieces.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hits
Verb
  • The image of agoraphobic Pansy looking out her backyard window is so powerfully understated that Leigh’s psychodrama reaches the margins of Antonioni and Ingmar Bergman.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Her impact reaches beyond sports into media rights, advertising, and cultural expectations.
    Moira Forbes, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reaches
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