as in to sneak
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
over time, undercover agents infiltrated the crime ring and eventually busted their gambling racket
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Recent Examples of infiltrate
Adversaries like China and Russia have created a sprawling network of hackers and software that have infiltrated America’s infrastructure to be activated in the case of significant geopolitical conflict.
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Even traditional investors have a way to participate with these ETFs, meaning that the language of blockchain is slowly infiltrating even the most resistant population groups.
—Lisa Loud, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Israel has alleged that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which provides support to Palestinian refugees, has been infiltrated by Hamas.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Other familiar faces set to reappear include Gong Yoo as the sharp-suited salesman who finds new recruits for the high-stakes competition, Wi Ha-joon as infiltrating detective Hwang Jun-ho, and Lee Byung-hun as a masked frontman overseeing the game and pulling all the strings.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Even traditional investors have a way to participate with these ETFs, meaning that the language of blockchain is slowly infiltrating even the most resistant population groups.
—Lisa Loud, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Israel has alleged that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which provides support to Palestinian refugees, has been infiltrated by Hamas.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Other familiar faces set to reappear include Gong Yoo as the sharp-suited salesman who finds new recruits for the high-stakes competition, Wi Ha-joon as infiltrating detective Hwang Jun-ho, and Lee Byung-hun as a masked frontman overseeing the game and pulling all the strings.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infiltrate
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Imagine shutting every door and window, yet an intrusive guest still sneaks into your home.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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If 10 hours on stand are too much, sleep in, sneak to your spot at 9 a.m., and hunt out the rest of the day.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Keep your pet’s vaccines and worming medications up-to-date since they can be exposed to rabies, canine distemper and other parasites from raccoons and their waste.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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By seizing on real concerns about disaster recovery, Russia’s disinformation agencies can worm their way into U.S. discourse, using hot-button issues to undermine Americans’ trust in their government and each other.David Klepper, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024
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After making a centimeter-long incision under the chin and, in some cases, two additional poke holes, one behind each earlobe, doctors insert a steel cannula to break up and suction out excess fat.Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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The wine case inserts—designed to cushion Silver Oak bottles in transit—are manufactured from recycled, non-toxic foam in Wisconsin.Rachel King, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Nations slip their bonds If Musk is right that Trump will deliver a new order, and Dugin is right that the globalists have lost, then dusk now falls on that American Century.Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Pulling on his heartstrings works, and Darnell backs down but not without a last word: If Jabari’s grades start slipping, the fight is back on.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Navajo, Zuni and other Native silversmiths who took up the trade first worked in silver melted down from coins.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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She's worked in the district since 1999 as an elementary and high school principal and as an assistant superintendent, and has more than 35 years of experience in education.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Infiltrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infiltrate. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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