Synonyms of infiltrates

infiltrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of infiltrate

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sneaks
• worms
• inserts
• slips
• works in
• introduces
• winds
• insinuates
• edges
• wriggles
• wiggles
• creeps
• interpolates
• interposes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of infiltrates

Without it, walls can have a knock-on effect that infiltrates the rest of your room. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 7 June 2026

Nessa infiltrates Maryam’s life as her nurse, aiming to find the truth. — 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