He's been 'creeping' (up) to the boss for months, so it's no surprise he got a promotion.
A spider was 'creeping' [='crawling'] along the bathroom floor.
I caught him 'creeping' down the stairs to the kitchen.
(..) - Steady. - According to this, it's within five meters. Changes in the density, my ass. Be careful. Don't creep up on me with that thing. You guys, stick together. - Don't fail me now. - What? - What is it? - Parker, Brett, it's in this locker! (..)1979 Alien