sneak up

verb

Definition of sneak upnext
as in to creep up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneak up
  1. turn up
  2. show up
  3. arrive
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  • And while there is also a more secure RCS protocol in the works, that won’t turn up and be deployed soon enough to address the FBI texting warning.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • An extensive online search turned up the serial numbers of several Short SC7 Skyvans used by the Argentine Navy and Coast Guard in the 1970s.
    Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of turn up
Verb
  • These work by applying machine learning algorithms that can detect patterns or visual indicators that would be missed by the naked eye but show up clearly in a digital analysis of the source data.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Rod called 911 and law enforcement showed up to the scene.
    Michael Loftus, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of show up
Verb
  • When the next iPhone SE arrives, Apple will hope that the new smartphone will continue to score highly with consumers.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • There are so many more holiday doormats at Walmart that will arrive within a few days of shipping, so be sure to add these to your cart today to ensure a festive front porch this holiday season.
    Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of arrive
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