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
But the show instantly makes a rod for its own back by waiting until Episode 3 to turn its hero into the Count and get all the treasure-hunting, high society-infiltrating, and Machiavellian scheming underway.
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Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
But with the March 17 primary just days away, fresh faces are vying to replace experienced lawmakers and outside campaign cash has infiltrated a string of races for the Illinois House and Senate.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Still, Frankel told EW in the oral history piece that production designer Jess Gonchor secretly infiltrated the Vogue offices to scope Wintour's workspace — and replicated its aesthetic for the movie.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
For instance, sprinkling cinnamon around entry points while also using a vinegar spray can help create a double barrier against ants attempting to infiltrate your home.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
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Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
But with the March 17 primary just days away, fresh faces are vying to replace experienced lawmakers and outside campaign cash has infiltrated a string of races for the Illinois House and Senate.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Still, Frankel told EW in the oral history piece that production designer Jess Gonchor secretly infiltrated the Vogue offices to scope Wintour's workspace — and replicated its aesthetic for the movie.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
For instance, sprinkling cinnamon around entry points while also using a vinegar spray can help create a double barrier against ants attempting to infiltrate your home.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infiltrate
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Where dancing on sticky living room floors, sneaking beers from your parents' refrigerator and bumping music on stereos were hallmarks of adolescence.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Teenage boys sneaking to look at pornography is almost a rite of passage.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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MomTok got Taylor on the plane and off to star in The Bachelorette, but not before Dakota worms his way in one last time.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum initially believed that the bug, which eluded detection and caused countless medical issues, wormed its way into her system while filming Bravo's The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip in Morocco in early 2023.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law, Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter’s Birdgirl repeats the original’s setup of inserting preexisting characters in a corporate setting.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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Henri Jokiharju, inserted back into the lineup after seven straight healthy scratches, delivered a right-point shot that produced a big rebound off Markstrom.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Doja’s assistant slips through, gives me the thumbs-up, and ushers me into a dressing room the size of a tennis court, black velvet curtains concealing the walls.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Fighting Irish had slipped into seemingly perpetual mediocrity and unfulfilled expectations.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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His prior work includes working in West Texas as a TV reporter for KTXS.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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After that, Bean went to work in the financial sector for JPMorganChase and as CEO and president of Mesirow Wealth Advisors.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Infiltrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infiltrate. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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