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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Cane then sneaks up from behind and kills Grady’s men, freeing his father.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Universal Studios Florida began its iteration of the attraction in 1990, SyFy noted, featuring, of course, a (mechanical) great white shark that snuck up on riders of the boat tour.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Here, somehow the Dama survives being burned to death and manages to worm her way back into Hershel’s life.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Despite the gloomy overtones, Loznitsa’s powerful movie asserts that goodness hides within the confines of institutional control, worming its way through the boundaries of bureaucratic red tape in an effort to do some good.—
Eric Kohn,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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Then, in 2020, with Adams freshly inserted as general manager, the Sabres signed Reinhart to a one-year contract that walked him to free agency.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Once inserted into an arm, the sensor allows the wearer to monitor their blood-sugar levels on a phone app for $80 to $184 a month.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
19 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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Those working in countries closest to Iran, including Iraq and Kuwait, would conceivably have only minutes to prepare for an incoming Iranian strike, a likely outcome should Trump order the U.S. military to join Israel’s bombing campaign, experts say.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
21 June 2025
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What works in Toronto might be completely misunderstood in Seoul—or worse, considered offensive.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Infiltrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infiltrate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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