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as in to infiltrate
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
over a period of several years, the undercover agent was able to worm his way into the drug kingpin's confidence
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Recent Examples of worm
This process has been a bit of a slog, with Google's models improving slowly while simultaneously worming their way into many beloved products.
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ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
All the while, Xavier skulks along the margins of the play, worming his way closer to the actress by insinuating himself into the production.
—Joumana Khatib, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Waltz tried to flip the script and blame Goldberg -- suggesting the editor could have somehow wormed his way in to the group chat.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
The popular genre is inexpensive to produce and compelling to view, and a new documentary or documentary series always seems to worm its way into the zeitgeist.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
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ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
All the while, Xavier skulks along the margins of the play, worming his way closer to the actress by insinuating himself into the production.
—Joumana Khatib, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Waltz tried to flip the script and blame Goldberg -- suggesting the editor could have somehow wormed his way in to the group chat.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
The popular genre is inexpensive to produce and compelling to view, and a new documentary or documentary series always seems to worm its way into the zeitgeist.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worm
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Apple once owned the premium device space, but competitors are now encroaching on its turf.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
7 June 2025
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At this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the industry was awash with buyers, sellers and festival heads chattering about how to come to grips with this new phase of technology that is increasingly encroaching on the traditional space.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Where to watch: Disney+ 'Deep Cover' There's a motley crew at work in this action comedy, with Bryce Dallas Howard as an improv comedy teacher recruited to infiltrate the London crime scene.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Deep Cover stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Nick Mohammed and Orlando Bloom as a trio of improv actors recruited to infiltrate a dangerous crime syndicate in London.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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But the line snaking down an alley and up the main road is an indicator that this is the place to spend a raucous night all year long.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Maybe as battery tech evolves, the DRAGON drone will return as the envy of all drones, snaking its way through the skies, turning on and off industrial water valves everywhere.—
Joe Salas
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
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However, the lawmakers inserted a critical provision into the legislation proposing the amendment: Enough states needed to ratify it within seven years, or the window to add the ERA would close.—
Sarah Bedford,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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Earlier this week, the Royals inserted Garcia into the third spot in the batting order.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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The curious little creatures interact with you (sometimes crawling on your body) while practicing your pose, adding an extra stress-reducing and unforgettable element to your usual yoga routine.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
13 June 2025
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He’s cut off from family and beset by crawling spiders at night, Brindley said.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2025
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Despite her largely younger fan base – the demographic that loves streaming sites – Cyrus launches her title on the Official Albums Streaming chart at No. 39, just barely sneaking into the top 40 region.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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On assignment for People magazine in 2005, Weiss attempts to sneak onto Brad Pitt’s beachfront compound in Santa Barbara, hoping to grab some tasty morsels about the megastar’s new relationship with Jolie.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Storing Everything In Cardboard Boxes Insects easily creep into cardboard boxes, which also don't keep moisture out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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And when the cops creep in with a caravan of backup, Emery figures out that Joe’s new medallion has a tracker on the back of it.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
5 June 2025
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If wider markets slip, so may the appetite for future fintech floats.—
Ron Shevlin,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Mission slipped into 2025 because ULA needed more Vulcan rocket hardware beyond Cert-2 and the two USSF missions that took priority over the Dream Chaser flight.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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“Worm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worm. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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