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or snuck
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as in infiltrated
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
sneak the topic into the conversation any way you can
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Recent Examples of sneaked
After Doherty picked up the award for Best Performance By a Female Actor in a Supporting Role On Television for her role on Adolescence, some of her sailor language sneaked onto the broadcast.
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Peter White, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
And when nothing was open in the game’s final seconds and his team needed the points, Beck snuck away from the defense and raced into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
If the cover art suggests ’70s private-press albums have snuck into Garm’s rotation, the music seems to confirm it.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
The Bills had snuck into the playoffs as a wild card, and the scene in the locker room was equal parts chaotic and jubilant.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Cartoons With a Purpose Some shows snuck in bits of learning without making a big deal about it.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 4 Jan. 2026
And while that meant a lot of milky-nude polish, some statement nail looks also snuck into the 2025 trendsetters list.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2025
This Bay State Herget-Cape & Islands matchup started slow with even possessions in the Vineyarders’ and Wildcat zones until Milton freshman Mia Catarazulo snuck one in the upper right corner to have the ‘Cats take the lead at the 12-minute mark in the first period.
—Patrick Plunkett, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
The Ducks took over from there, rattling off four straight touchdowns before the Dukes snuck in another field goal from Suarez ahead of halftime, which brought the score to 34-6.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Peter White, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
And when nothing was open in the game’s final seconds and his team needed the points, Beck snuck away from the defense and raced into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
If the cover art suggests ’70s private-press albums have snuck into Garm’s rotation, the music seems to confirm it.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026
The Bills had snuck into the playoffs as a wild card, and the scene in the locker room was equal parts chaotic and jubilant.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Cartoons With a Purpose Some shows snuck in bits of learning without making a big deal about it.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 4 Jan. 2026
And while that meant a lot of milky-nude polish, some statement nail looks also snuck into the 2025 trendsetters list.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2025
This Bay State Herget-Cape & Islands matchup started slow with even possessions in the Vineyarders’ and Wildcat zones until Milton freshman Mia Catarazulo snuck one in the upper right corner to have the ‘Cats take the lead at the 12-minute mark in the first period.
—Patrick Plunkett, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
The Ducks took over from there, rattling off four straight touchdowns before the Dukes snuck in another field goal from Suarez ahead of halftime, which brought the score to 34-6.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneaked
Verb
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Shackleton began collecting interviews and shot evocative B-roll footage of ghostly California freeways and parking lots where the killer may have once lurked.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Nov. 2025
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Darkness and desperation always lurked behind the gonzo decadence, a dynamic that’s missing on the comparatively bright-eyed Stardust.—
Stephen Kearse,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On her show the evening of January 6, the Fox News host Laura Ingraham wondered aloud whether antifa sympathizers had infiltrated the crowd.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Everything's been infiltrated by hip-hop, really.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The words Canadian ice-hockey TV series slid into my brain and slipped right back out.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Tessa Thompson was ready to party and slipped into Balenciaga mules for Netflix’s 2026 Golden Globe after party at Spago on Sunday in Beverly Hills.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Once the bulb has finished blooming, remove the wax coating and any wires that may have been inserted into the bottom of the bulb.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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That was evident against Louisville on Tuesday, when Scheyer inserted Sarr at halftime and had him face-guard sharpshooter Ryan Conwell, who had 16 first-half points.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fleury was shoved to the ice by Golden Knights winger Keegan Kolesar after sending a breakout pass and slid backward into the end boards.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes have been romantically linked since 2022, when the country singer slid into his DMs.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On another play in the second half, Lenert stole a cross pass.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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The homeowner told police that the suspect stole a $90 area rug.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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