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
Nessa infiltrates Maryam’s life as her nurse, aiming to find the truth.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Conversely, water infiltrates sandy loam soil relatively quickly but also drains out fairly quickly.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
When investigative journalist infiltrates the group, the noose around the sect begins to tighten.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Directed by Daniel Chong, the movie is about a 19-year-old environmentalist who infiltrates the animal world in the body of a beaver.
—Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Directed by Daniel Chong, the movie is about a 19-year-old environmentalist who infiltrates the animal world in the body of a beaver.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Use your hands to agitate the cushion covers so the soapy water infiltrates the fabric.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Based on a 2019 Cosmopolitan article, the limited series follows an undercover investigator, played by Chastain, who infiltrates domestic extremist groups to thwart catastrophic large-scale attacks.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
Newberry co-stars as a woman who infiltrates the cult in search of her missing sister.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Conversely, water infiltrates sandy loam soil relatively quickly but also drains out fairly quickly.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
When investigative journalist infiltrates the group, the noose around the sect begins to tighten.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Directed by Daniel Chong, the movie is about a 19-year-old environmentalist who infiltrates the animal world in the body of a beaver.
—Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
Directed by Daniel Chong, the movie is about a 19-year-old environmentalist who infiltrates the animal world in the body of a beaver.
—Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Use your hands to agitate the cushion covers so the soapy water infiltrates the fabric.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Based on a 2019 Cosmopolitan article, the limited series follows an undercover investigator, played by Chastain, who infiltrates domestic extremist groups to thwart catastrophic large-scale attacks.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
Newberry co-stars as a woman who infiltrates the cult in search of her missing sister.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infiltrates
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Fans are less tame, however, when Mamdani sneaks into the bar through a side entrance with New York City’s First Lady, Rama Duwaji.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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This bucket crossbody bag satisfies both in a minimalist silhouette, which sneaks in luxurious details like nappa leather trims, protective metal feet, and a secure zipper top closure.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
26 May 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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Guiteau eventually worms his way into an audience, ostensibly seeking an ambassadorship for his dubious contributions to the campaign but, in reality, requesting a path to greatness.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Encord replicated a real data center server rack, where an operator inserts blue cables into penny-sized sockets all day.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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One image inserts Coalie next to a coal-mining family that otherwise looks like an ad that could have appeared a century ago.—
Annie Persons,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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Dinner slips down a treat with a glass or two of Babylonstoren’s wine or a cyder flight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Talk to your doctor about the memory slips and ask for guidance on how to remedy or cope with them.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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