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
Towle, 26, is currently in between stages of a clinical trial involving tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
The Institute for the Study of War has reported that, in the course of advancing towards Kostyantynivka, Russian forces infiltrated the southeastern portion of the city and its suburbs, pushing 2 to 4 kilometers ahead of their assessed lines.
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Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Bias and hatred infiltrate daily discourse.
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David Kay,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
To hear some American infiltrate my favorite dive was just too much.
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Anton Hur,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
The Institute for the Study of War has reported that, in the course of advancing towards Kostyantynivka, Russian forces infiltrated the southeastern portion of the city and its suburbs, pushing 2 to 4 kilometers ahead of their assessed lines.
—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Bias and hatred infiltrate daily discourse.
—
David Kay,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
To hear some American infiltrate my favorite dive was just too much.
—
Anton Hur,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for infiltrate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infiltrate
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Argentina won the last World Cup after losing its opener to lowly Saudi Arabia, Portugal won Euro 2016 after sneaking into the knockouts following three draws in the group stage and Spain won the 2010 World Cup after losing its opening match to Switzerland.
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Steer snuck a slow roller under the glove of the second baseman Chisholm, and as Steer surged to second, José Caballero — who moved from left field to center field an inning earlier — came up throwing.
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The flea larvae, which look like tiny maggots, worm their way into the carpet or mattress, feeding on the flea dirt that their parents left behind, says Benson.
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT has wormed its way into more and more parts of consumers’ lives, from work to their children’s education, and even mental health and romantic relationships.
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Right now, Bright Uro is commercializing Glean, a miniature device that can be inserted non-surgically into the bladder and record data.
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The robot dynamically adjusts its posture and force when inserting and removing flexible wiring harnesses, ensuring secure connections without damaging sensitive battery components.
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For anyone looking to channel the current more-is-more styling energy, the answer may be as simple as slipping on a pair of red shoes.
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Industry watchers are wondering aloud whether the AI lab is slipping back from the lead pack in the AI race.
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Theory may not work in practice as the sun confronts Neptune.
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Dylan, who lists himself as a foley artist and sound designer in his Instagram bio, worked in the sound departments on several projects, including Game of Thrones, Black Sails and Power, as well as in video games and films.
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“Infiltrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infiltrate. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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