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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In some counties, voters insert their ballots into on-site tabulators at in-person voting locations.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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However, inserting these chloroplasts into animal cells is a lot easier said that done.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 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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This app doesn't attempt to replace a full-powered antivirus, and some of its new antivirus-like features didn't work in testing.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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District 6: Andy Barr defeats Randy Cravens The race for U.S. House District 6, which covers Lexington and a large portion of Central Kentucky, pit incumbent Republican Rep. Andy Barr against Randy Cravens, a 44-year-old Democrat who works in information technology.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Infiltrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infiltrate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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