as in to sneak
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 infiltrate
Seeking solace in a remote sanctuary, his pursuit of peace is shattered when a gang of petty criminals infiltrates his retreat, holding him hostage in an escalating standoff.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Introduced in Dead Reckoning, that sentient AI menace is capable of infiltrating the financial institutions, law enforcement and nuclear facilities of the world’s most powerful nations, unleashing chaos.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
In the film, the Thunderbolt’s arch nemesis is Louis-Dreyfus’s vengeful character, Valentina Allegra de Fountaine — the infiltrating executive who seeks to manipulate and take out the Marvel hero team.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 8 May 2025
With an expanding attack surface, there are more opportunities than ever for malicious actors to infiltrate organizations and wreak havoc.
—Reuven Aronashvili, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Introduced in Dead Reckoning, that sentient AI menace is capable of infiltrating the financial institutions, law enforcement and nuclear facilities of the world’s most powerful nations, unleashing chaos.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
In the film, the Thunderbolt’s arch nemesis is Louis-Dreyfus’s vengeful character, Valentina Allegra de Fountaine — the infiltrating executive who seeks to manipulate and take out the Marvel hero team.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 8 May 2025
With an expanding attack surface, there are more opportunities than ever for malicious actors to infiltrate organizations and wreak havoc.
—Reuven Aronashvili, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infiltrate
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But eventually, the neighbor realized Mystery had been sneaking out against his wishes, as Mystery is an indoor cat only.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The Pacers, meanwhile, have solidified themselves as title contenders after sneaking their way into the conference finals last year.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2025
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Some shower caps use materials that can allow a certain amount of water to worm its way through, which entirely defeats the purpose of wearing the cap in the first place.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The pair share a complicated relationship from the early episodes of Season 1, where Sauron, disguised as a helpless traveler, wormed his way into her heart and good graces.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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He was inserted into the game with a 2-0 count, one runner on and one out in the seventh inning against Corona.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Merely insert a capsule, select a strength, and then press a button to create a cocktail, such as a martini, daiquiri, and more in just a few seconds.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The latest approval ratings for Ishiba’s cabinet slipped to 27.4%, a record low, according to a poll by Japanese news agency Kyodo released on Sunday.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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Shares of Lockheed have slipped nearly 3% so far in 2025.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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That remains a work in progress, too, as Muncy showed in ripping a throw that ended up going into the outfield on a bunt single from Starling Marte on Friday.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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But on the whole, many working in DEI argue that critics who call it discriminatory are fundamentally — and often willfully — misinterpreting their profession.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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“Infiltrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infiltrate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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