as in sneaks
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 infiltrates
Tyler Perry's gone full sicko mode with Beauty in Black, a soapy thriller about an exotic dancer who infiltrates the lives of the Bellarie beauty dynasty and disrupts its connections to a seedy criminal underbelly.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
Wednesday then infiltrates Isaac and Francoise’s operation.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
This activates Nora, who infiltrates Lakeview to find and save the love of her life.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Discovering Livingston’s involvement, Abigail infiltrates the Ministry of Defense to confront him with the help of a loyal staffer.
—Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Use your hands to agitate the cushion covers so the soapy water infiltrates the fabric.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
The film follows the story of the creepy, kooky family as an imposter infiltrates their home in an effort to swindle the Addams fortune.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
Wednesday then infiltrates Isaac and Francoise’s operation.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
This activates Nora, who infiltrates Lakeview to find and save the love of her life.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Discovering Livingston’s involvement, Abigail infiltrates the Ministry of Defense to confront him with the help of a loyal staffer.
—Time, 21 Aug. 2025
Use your hands to agitate the cushion covers so the soapy water infiltrates the fabric.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
The film follows the story of the creepy, kooky family as an imposter infiltrates their home in an effort to swindle the Addams fortune.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infiltrates
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The 12-day calendar sneaks in $138 worth of beauty gems from cult-favorite brands like Youth To The People, Caudalie, Stila, RMS, and L’Occitane.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
18 Sep. 2025
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And that’s the thing—love it or loathe it, pumpkin spice sneaks its way into our lives one way or another.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
12 Sep. 2025
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A little before that, McElwee inserts an extremely candid interview in which Adrian, who has just gotten out of another rehab program in Colorado, discusses his addiction problems with honesty and intelligence.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Wearing a blue cap and white sneakers, volunteer Heather Davies slips a recall flier under a door.—
Janie Har,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Just moments later, the robot slips on a carpet and collapses to the ground, only to spring back upright in less than a second.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Infiltrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infiltrates. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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