as in sneaks
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 infiltrates
Wednesday then infiltrates Isaac and Francoise’s operation.
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
This activates Nora, who infiltrates Lakeview to find and save the love of her life.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Discovering Livingston’s involvement, Abigail infiltrates the Ministry of Defense to confront him with the help of a loyal staffer.
—Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Use your hands to agitate the cushion covers so the soapy water infiltrates the fabric.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
The film follows the story of the creepy, kooky family as an imposter infiltrates their home in an effort to swindle the Addams fortune.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025
Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
This activates Nora, who infiltrates Lakeview to find and save the love of her life.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Discovering Livingston’s involvement, Abigail infiltrates the Ministry of Defense to confront him with the help of a loyal staffer.
—Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Use your hands to agitate the cushion covers so the soapy water infiltrates the fabric.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
The film follows the story of the creepy, kooky family as an imposter infiltrates their home in an effort to swindle the Addams fortune.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infiltrates
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However, on opening night, the music and revelry are cut short when evil sneaks through the door.—
Charlotte Walsh,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The set lives inside the top 40 on three sales rankings and narrowly sneaks back onto the downloads roster in a much lower position.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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In general, the executive order inserts a layer of political control over both the announcement of new funding opportunities and the approval of individual grants.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the film above, watch how Johnson draws help on a drive and then slips a pocket pass to a rolling big or drops it off to a player in the dunker spot.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The cosmos is putting a microscope on the situation, so nothing slips through the cracks!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Infiltrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infiltrates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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