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
And the public needs to be aware of the advances and take action, especially if your phone has been infiltrated.
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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
While contrast therapy has long been popular in Scandinavia, it’s only recently infiltrated mainstream US culture, especially in big cities like New York and Los Angeles.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 3 Feb. 2026
The Lazarus Group's history of targeting crypto platforms dates back to 2017, when the group infiltrated four South Korean exchanges and stole $200 million worth of bitcoin.
—Talia Kaplan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Simon successfully infiltrated the building, found Trevor's cell, and broke him out, flying them right through the concrete roof.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
An opening gala was held on Monday, during which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the West’s democratic civilization is under threat from a destructive ideology that has infiltrated every country in Western Europe and the United States.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Motele infiltrated a Nazi officers’ club, where he was hired to play the violin.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
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
While contrast therapy has long been popular in Scandinavia, it’s only recently infiltrated mainstream US culture, especially in big cities like New York and Los Angeles.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 3 Feb. 2026
The Lazarus Group's history of targeting crypto platforms dates back to 2017, when the group infiltrated four South Korean exchanges and stole $200 million worth of bitcoin.
—Talia Kaplan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Simon successfully infiltrated the building, found Trevor's cell, and broke him out, flying them right through the concrete roof.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
An opening gala was held on Monday, during which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the West’s democratic civilization is under threat from a destructive ideology that has infiltrated every country in Western Europe and the United States.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Motele infiltrated a Nazi officers’ club, where he was hired to play the violin.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infiltrated
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Hill responded to the contract with one of the best seasons of his career, catching 119 balls for 1,710 yards and seven touchdowns as the Dolphins finished 9-8 and snuck into the playoffs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Levy sneaked back to the kitchen to help clean up.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The last time Tyler came back from an extended absence, in that case to toe issue, he was utilized off the bench in his first game back and then inserted into the starting lineup the next game.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Roast on a rimmed baking sheet until skin is crisp and a thermometer inserted into thickest parts (without touching bones) reads 165°F, about 25 minutes.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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For the occasion, Ice Spice slipped into glossy patent leather pumps with an ultra-sharp pointed toe.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Shares of Eli Lilly have popped 17% over the past 12 months but have slipped 5% this year.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 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
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After a scramble from Baltimore’s corner kick, Kerr’s header at the back post wormed through a thicket of defenders, and Cuthbert had the final touch.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Those books introduced me to a vision of American teenage life and taught me the rhythms and idioms of American English, nuances that would later replace my Britishisms and shape my career as a journalist.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Frenkel had been an old friend, introduced her to her husband in 1999 and officiated over their wedding in 2012.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Infiltrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infiltrated. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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