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
People were impressed with Shirley's ability to infiltrate the neighbor's home without repercussions.
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Wild's heyday express remorse for their part in promulgating the Francis method of infiltrating spring break towns and exploiting young, drunk women in the docuseries.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Some 1,200 people were killed and 250 taken hostage during the attacks as Hamas fighters infiltrated Israel from southern Gaza and launched thousands of rockets.
—Omer Bekin, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Social media, and the multitude of trends that infiltrate the average teen’s feeds, may disrupt the formation of a healthy self-esteem by feeding them information that damages their self-image.
—Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Wild's heyday express remorse for their part in promulgating the Francis method of infiltrating spring break towns and exploiting young, drunk women in the docuseries.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Some 1,200 people were killed and 250 taken hostage during the attacks as Hamas fighters infiltrated Israel from southern Gaza and launched thousands of rockets.
—Omer Bekin, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Social media, and the multitude of trends that infiltrate the average teen’s feeds, may disrupt the formation of a healthy self-esteem by feeding them information that damages their self-image.
—Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Yankees snuck in there under the table and got the deal done.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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If the season ended today, the Washington Commanders would sneak into the playoffs as the seventh seed, one game ahead of the Seahawks.Sam Joseph, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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The uncertainty, the instability, the danger that pervades his life worms off the page and into your brain.Longreads, Longreads, 22 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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The fibers were bundled up into a 2.5-millimeter-thick (0.1-inch) catheter, which was initially inserted into animal brain models of TBI.New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
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But instead of inserting a shell, heloudly snapped it back shut, with that sharp, signature ratcheting sound shotguns are famous for.Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined for a fourth day, slipping 0.35%.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead, it's recommended to hang Christmas lights using a ladder to reduce the risk of accidentally slipping, tripping, or falling from the roof.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rivet: What can someone working in the current denim industry learn from this book?Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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Amid the rapid growth of AI in legal technology, one professional is standing out for his pioneering work in regulatory compliance and SEC filings.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Infiltrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infiltrate. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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