as in sneaked
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 infiltrated
Dirty tints even infiltrated Emporio Armani’s range of pleated denim trousers and button-down shirts.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Months of covert planning led to the brazen operation that plunged the South American country’s capital into darkness as troops infiltrated Maduro’s home and whisked him to the United States to face drug trafficking charges.
—Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent high-profile reports claiming micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) have infiltrated the human brain, arteries, and testes are facing a major scientific backlash.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Amid the chaos, Islamic militants, known as ISIS, infiltrated the country.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The shock that we could be attacked on our own soil by people who infiltrated the country with the purpose of attacking it has faded.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
And the public needs to be aware of the advances and take action, especially if your phone has been infiltrated.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
At an annual meeting of the Parliamentary Forum on Intelligence and Security in El Salvador in November, far-right deputy Nikolas Ferreira claimed Brazilian criminal organizations had infiltrated the government.
—Evandro Cruz Silva, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
Intolerance had infiltrated the sport, and football decided to fight back.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Months of covert planning led to the brazen operation that plunged the South American country’s capital into darkness as troops infiltrated Maduro’s home and whisked him to the United States to face drug trafficking charges.
—Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent high-profile reports claiming micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) have infiltrated the human brain, arteries, and testes are facing a major scientific backlash.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Amid the chaos, Islamic militants, known as ISIS, infiltrated the country.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The shock that we could be attacked on our own soil by people who infiltrated the country with the purpose of attacking it has faded.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
And the public needs to be aware of the advances and take action, especially if your phone has been infiltrated.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
At an annual meeting of the Parliamentary Forum on Intelligence and Security in El Salvador in November, far-right deputy Nikolas Ferreira claimed Brazilian criminal organizations had infiltrated the government.
—Evandro Cruz Silva, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
Intolerance had infiltrated the sport, and football decided to fight back.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infiltrated
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So, Carolyn and RoseMarie Terenzio, John’s assistant, snuck into the office late one night to print up the programs.—
Kate Storey,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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Less than five seconds into the game, Bruins left wing Marat Khusnutdinov sneaked behind an unprepared Kris Letang and found himself with a point-blank look against Stuart Skinner.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Add chicken and cook, turning once, until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 165°F, 5 to 6 minutes per side.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Broil until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the meat away from the metal skewer should read at least 165 degrees), flipping once, about 6 minutes per side.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dan Vladar made 20 saves for Philadelphia and slipped to 19-10-6.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Shares of Okta have slipped 8% this year and are down 28% over the past 12 months.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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We as a community contain (often brain-wormed) multitudes, as evidenced by this year’s plethora gay Halloween costumes.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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California has introduced the Fans First Act, which restricts resales to 10% above face value, and there’s a similar bill in New York.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Legislation introduced last month would block the work requirements for the undocumented immigrants covered by the state, and would also undo last year’s freeze on new enrollments.—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Infiltrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infiltrated. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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