undercovers

plural of undercover
as in spies
a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country within the city was a well-organized fifth column, and these undercovers would make themselves known as soon as the invading forces breached the city limits

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Noun
  • The book instead focuses on Penelope’s diplomatic genius, along with her loyal women who form a network of spies for her along with a secret militia that quietly runs the island from the shadows for two decades while their men are away at war.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • But no regime, no spies, no saboteurs have yet matched the damage that America’s own president did tonight.
    Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
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  • According to an official synopsis, season 3 of Lioness sees hidden networks, foreign operatives and personal betrayals collide, forcing Joe to walk the line between duty and home.
    Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • In season three, from creator and writer Taylor Sheridan, hidden networks, foreign operatives and personal betrayals collide.
    David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Authorities arrested Munster and Claude Kwe, a research fellow at Rocky Mountain Labs, June 2 on charges of conspiracy to smuggle mpox into the United States and lying to border agents.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The first few days after a home is listed often generate the greatest attention, with buyers and agents watching closely for new properties that fit their needs.
    Heartland MLS®, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
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“Undercovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undercovers. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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