as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
the SWAT team carried out a stealth raid on the house, which was believed to be harboring a terrorist cell
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Recent Examples of stealth
Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 30 June 2025
Victims are forced to use stealth and their wits to evade the terrifying hunters.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Keith Phipps, Vulture, 18 July 2025
In strict policy terms, this is a stealth anti-job creation measure.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Adjective
But their stealth around the giant Google edifice had nonetheless taken Mokenen by surprise.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 30 June 2025
Victims are forced to use stealth and their wits to evade the terrifying hunters.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
That means no modern Westerns, no stealth Westerns starring aged X-Men, and no space Westerns with blasters instead of pistols.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 18 July 2025
In strict policy terms, this is a stealth anti-job creation measure.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stealth
Adjective
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Speaking with Robbie Fox on the My Mom's Basement podcast, the former WWE Champion shared the story of the clandestine meeting.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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Even when targeting America’s enemies, not all are supportive of clandestine cyberattacks.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Ukraine's systems are shrouded in secrecy, but the country is believed to have between six and seven operational Patriot batteries.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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After committing a hit-and-run and swearing each other to secrecy, this quartet is stalked by The Fisherman, a man wielding a killer hook.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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The bill would ban face coverings during public enforcement operations unless medically required or part of a covert investigation.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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The human touch is also crucial for ensuring accountability with agentic AI use, particularly for security considerations like accountability and distinguishing a genuine user from a covert threat.—
Imran Aftab,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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At the beginning of the season, host Alan Cumming picks the Traitors that will pit the Faithful against each other by murdering them one by one while trying to remain undercover.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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Ogles cited an undercover video obtained by conservative news website Townhall which appears to show a university employee discussing the school’s Office of Hope, Unity, and Belonging.—
Ruben Montoya,
The Tennessean,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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His villa had a pool, a gym, appliances and a game room, and his underground bunker had a bed, a refrigerator and air conditioning, according to the feds.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
21 July 2025
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For example, a criminal group known as Scattered Spider recently attacked famed British retailer Marks & Spencer, allegedly using solutions purchased on underground forums.—
Damon Fleury,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Spelman will be cremated in a private ceremony Thursday, his family said.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Appreciate Luxury with Great Views With more than 450 rooms, each with a private balcony overlooking Corpus Christi Bay, the Omni Hotel offers the city's most luxurious accommodations.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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“Stealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stealth. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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