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
As the use of generative AI continues to infiltrate the entertainment industry, David Barber, MPSE President, made a call to action for developing guidelines in order to preserve the integrity of films and TV.
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Giana Levy, Variety, 12 June 2025
The lizards have also infiltrated southeast Georgia, and they have been spotted in Alabama, Texas, South Carolina and Louisiana.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Where to watch: Disney+ 'Deep Cover' There's a motley crew at work in this action comedy, with Bryce Dallas Howard as an improv comedy teacher recruited to infiltrate the London crime scene.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Deep Cover stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Nick Mohammed and Orlando Bloom as a trio of improv actors recruited to infiltrate a dangerous crime syndicate in London.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Giana Levy, Variety, 12 June 2025
The lizards have also infiltrated southeast Georgia, and they have been spotted in Alabama, Texas, South Carolina and Louisiana.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Where to watch: Disney+ 'Deep Cover' There's a motley crew at work in this action comedy, with Bryce Dallas Howard as an improv comedy teacher recruited to infiltrate the London crime scene.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Deep Cover stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Nick Mohammed and Orlando Bloom as a trio of improv actors recruited to infiltrate a dangerous crime syndicate in London.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infiltrate
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At several shows, bright colors snuck onto the runway, sometimes paired with equally subversive messaging, and, at other times, a playful new take on tradition.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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At the end of Season 2, In-ho so graciously betrays everybody and eventually sneaks away from the pack, fakes his own death of the walkie talkie, and then puts his mask back on and punishes Gi-hun for causing this whole revolt and shoots and kills his best friend right in front of him.—
Jim Halterman,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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To my great embarrassment, the Velvet Sundown’s songs even managed to worm their way into my brain.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
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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.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2025
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Bake in preheated oven until tomatoes burst and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of thighs registers 165°F, about 45 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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This might happen, for instance, if there is any bacteria on syringe needles inserted into a vial.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 June 2025
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Notifications ping, Slack channels light up, and deep work slips further away.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Inside each room, guests can slip into traditional Japanese house garb (provided complimentary by the hotel), admire modern decor by designer Tony Chi, or take a dip in the jacuzzi-style tub.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2025
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Laura Astorga Producer-director Astorga has a long, varied curriculum that includes work in Costa Rican and Nicaraguan TV and cinema, and working as an on-camera acting tutor and casting director for over 100 commercials, features, and shorts.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Of course, art house cinema is working in the territory of the contemporary world and all its problems and tragedies, which makes sense.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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“Infiltrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infiltrate. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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