as in sneaking
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 infiltrating
Thematically, Wuthering Heights is reminiscent of the director’s previous movie, Saltburn, which also saw a rough outsider infiltrating the upper class in Britain.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
The story begins with the Minions infiltrating Hollywood and pitching their own monster movie.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
The Diaspora Ministry, which proposed them, says they are aimed at preventing Hamas and other militant groups from infiltrating aid groups.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
His primary qualification for infiltrating the innermost sanctums of Trumpworld would seem to be a vast capacity for cozying up to friends of the Donald.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Airborne tear gas can drift, infiltrating residents’ apartments through vents, air conditioning units and windowsills.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
The second greatest threat for the year, according to Experian, are deepfake candidates infiltrating remote workforces.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Or from infiltrating the ‘free economic zone’ under the guise of ‘civilians’ and taking control of it?
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2025
Hackers leveraging malware systems and other cybercriminal tools are infiltrating online freight marketplaces to make off with high-value cargo while items are in transit.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
The story begins with the Minions infiltrating Hollywood and pitching their own monster movie.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
The Diaspora Ministry, which proposed them, says they are aimed at preventing Hamas and other militant groups from infiltrating aid groups.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
His primary qualification for infiltrating the innermost sanctums of Trumpworld would seem to be a vast capacity for cozying up to friends of the Donald.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Airborne tear gas can drift, infiltrating residents’ apartments through vents, air conditioning units and windowsills.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
The second greatest threat for the year, according to Experian, are deepfake candidates infiltrating remote workforces.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Or from infiltrating the ‘free economic zone’ under the guise of ‘civilians’ and taking control of it?
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2025
Hackers leveraging malware systems and other cybercriminal tools are infiltrating online freight marketplaces to make off with high-value cargo while items are in transit.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infiltrating
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These irresistible, creamy purée treats are perfect for picky eaters, bonding moments and sneaking in hydration—cats can’t get enough of them.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their parties became notorious even in my own cliques; my parents knew to expect at least a few dozen teenagers crashing their party, sucking down all the noodles, and sneaking beers in the canyon down below.—
Natasha Pickowicz,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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With the help of the architecture firm Gensler and the design company Blueprint Studios, Live Nation is studying the possibility of inserting a second large, but more manageable, 5,000-person venue underground.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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Some people—in fear of being accused of using AI—are purposely inserting grammatical errors or typos to make their prose look more human, experts say.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Beer that turned green − possibly a chemical reaction with the drugs Dominque Pelicot had been slipping into her drinks and food to render her unconscious for the rapes.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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There is no feeling quite like slipping into a bed made up with brand-new sheets.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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And every stop along the winding road of his life, from musical wunderkind to business and community leader, has shaped how this Flossmoor resident approaches life.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Written and performed Kentucky natives Nick Jamerson and Kris Bentley, the this song is love note to Kentucky which paints a nostalgic picture of familiar landscapes like old barns, tobacco patches, and the specific, winding journey of the Kentucky Mountain Parkway.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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