as in spies
a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country
a secret agent posing as a government employee
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Recent Examples of secret agents
Once inside, you’re greeted by a van that’s been transformed into a home base for secret agents investigating the area; a merchandise stand, a ticket booth that resembles old-school movie theater registers; and a pizza parlor.
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Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for secret agents
spies
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Surrounded by spies, at odds with his colleagues, forced to proceed by stealth in a second language and an unfamiliar culture, Franklin had difficulties enough without having to hear of his son’s Loyalist activities.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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While on assignment, CIA Case Officer Erica Ambler (Biel) suffers a devastating injury, waking up without her memories in custody at a supermax prison for the world’s deadliest spies.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Secret agents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/secret%20agents. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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