as in to sneak
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
over time, undercover agents infiltrated the crime ring and eventually busted their gambling racket
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Recent Examples of infiltrate
The film opens in an immigration detention camp, as a band of left-wing political militants known as the French 75 infiltrate the facility to liberate the detained, and detain the military overseers.
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition, some organisms use ant mimicry as camouflage to infiltrate ant colonies.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
The thriller stars the Academy Award winner as an expert investigator who infiltrates online hate organizations in the hopes of thwarting acts of domestic terrorism.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
The Savant star took to Instagram to share her perspective on the network delaying the miniseries, which follows an investigator infiltrating domestic extremist groups, indefinitely.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition, some organisms use ant mimicry as camouflage to infiltrate ant colonies.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
The thriller stars the Academy Award winner as an expert investigator who infiltrates online hate organizations in the hopes of thwarting acts of domestic terrorism.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
The Savant star took to Instagram to share her perspective on the network delaying the miniseries, which follows an investigator infiltrating domestic extremist groups, indefinitely.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infiltrate
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New ones pop up every week, and old ones often sneak your data back in.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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That may open the door to Arseny Gritsyuk sneaking into the top nine after a strong training camp.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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This story has wormed its way into all levels of British cultural output.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The fine alkaline dirt in this ancient lakebed wreaks havoc on electronics, and worms its way into the tiniest cracks or crevices.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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In an instant, the president inserted himself into doctor-patient relationships all over the country.—
Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Close grill lid and cook until a thermometer inserted in center of steaks registers 122°F to 125°F (for medium-rare) or to desired degree of doneness, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on size of steak.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Draped by defenders, the junior wideout corralled a miraculous catch in the red zone, then somehow slipped loose for a go-ahead 45-yard touchdown reception.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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On certain wallpapers, the clock even has a depth effect, slipping behind the subject in your photo.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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She was honored with the CBC Body Award, which recognizes an individual for their exceptional work in promoting policies and creating opportunities that support the empowerment of the Black community.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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Nearly half of Gen X plan to continue working in retirement, or are already doing so, generally out of necessity.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Infiltrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infiltrate. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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