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as in infiltrates
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
years were needed for the agent to insinuate himself into the terrorist organization
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2
as in implies
to convey an idea indirectly
are you insinuating that I won by cheating?
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as in inserts
to put among or between others
quietly insinuated herself among the concertgoers raptly listening to the piano solo
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Recent Examples of insinuates
And as Berend insinuates himself ever deeper into his life, Andor identifies him as a mortal enemy, not knowing that there is much — much — more to this story than first meets his eye.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insinuates
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Wednesday then infiltrates Isaac and Francoise’s operation.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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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
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But even the valley’s actual wetlands aren’t always what the name implies.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Given the relative scarcity such an arrangement implies and the NFL’s unmatched reach, commercials that air within that content tend to fly off the shelves.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 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
Verb
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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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Fire containment Understanding what 14% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the report indicates, both State and non-State actors were responsible for violations in over 20 countries, with the highest numbers recorded in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Haiti, Somalia and South Sudan.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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This 2023 sci-fi slasher introduces us to Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) and her mom, Pam (Julie Bowen).—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The film soon fast-forwards two years and introduces other recognizable faces — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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However, new research suggests inflammation could also be a major contributor to heart issues in women.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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The August employment report showed a fall of fifteen thousand in the number of federal employees, which suggests that the DOGE job cuts may be starting to show up in the official figures.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wang occasionally interjects her own commentary during this section, adding information about the younger Payá’s brief exile from the island.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Nov. 2024
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The voice of her intrusive thoughts interjects sassy commentary throughout.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Oct. 2024
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“Insinuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insinuates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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