Synonyms of penetrated

penetrated

verb

past tense of penetrate

as in entered

to go or come in or into

a needle penetrated the heavy canvas only with great effort

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entered
• pierced
• accessed
• invaded
• stepped into
• set foot in
• infiltrated
• burst (in or into)
• dropped in
• popped (in)
• waltzed (in)
• intruded
• encroached
• breezed (in)
• trespassed
• wandered (into)
• strayed (into)
• infringed
• barged (in)
• crashed
• gate-crashed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• left
• departed
• exited

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of penetrated

The cyber intrusion appeared to use similar tactics and techniques employed by a Chinese hacking effort known as Salt Typhoon, which penetrated major telecommunications providers in an unprecedented breach, according to the source with knowledge of the matter. —Kevin Collier, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026

But these are expensive and can still be penetrated by high-end missiles. —Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026

Over the course of a week, multiple waves of sophisticated drones penetrated the airspace over Barksdale Air Force Base near Shreveport — a critical hub of America’s nuclear bomber fleet and the headquarters of Air Force Global Strike Command. —Editorial Board, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2026

This one came after Delanie Sheehan penetrated the defense and zipped an effective pass to Ryan, who put the shot on net, but MacIver deflected it out of bounds. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026

According to the Los Angeles Times, a woman allegedly fired about 20 rounds at the house from her white Tesla across the street from the property’s gate; one round penetrated its wall. —Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026

While there were three bullet impacts against the windshield and side of the Airstream, none of the rounds penetrated the vehicle, the report said. —James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026

Bethany Case, an Imperial Beach resident and lead volunteer with Surfrider’s Clean Border Water Now campaign, said the smell had penetrated her home and vehicles. —Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026

Although one bullet from the shooting penetrated the walls of Rihanna’s house, no one was injured in the incident — this includes Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky, and their three children; her mother; and two staff members who were present at the time. —Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026