as in sneaking
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 infiltrating
Once content with simply infiltrating Western companies with fake IT workers to siphon off funds and steal intellectual property, North Korean operatives are now resorting to extortion.
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Lars Daniel, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
But exposing the ease of infiltrating Y-12, where the government produces and stores atomic-bomb fuel, is Rice’s main objective.
—Jared Sullivan, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
As a result, counterfeiting has become easier, more lucrative and more widespread, infiltrating virtually every market and costing the global economy over $500 billion per year.
—Judy Moon, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Security researchers, including Lumen’s own Black Lotus Labs, have discovered growing evidence of Chinese hackers infiltrating ISPs.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Oct. 2024
Miller's findings provide a snapshot of how quickly AI is already infiltrating the top educational institutions.
—Chris Muller, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Lars Daniel, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
But exposing the ease of infiltrating Y-12, where the government produces and stores atomic-bomb fuel, is Rice’s main objective.
—Jared Sullivan, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
As a result, counterfeiting has become easier, more lucrative and more widespread, infiltrating virtually every market and costing the global economy over $500 billion per year.
—Judy Moon, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Security researchers, including Lumen’s own Black Lotus Labs, have discovered growing evidence of Chinese hackers infiltrating ISPs.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Oct. 2024
Miller's findings provide a snapshot of how quickly AI is already infiltrating the top educational institutions.
—Chris Muller, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infiltrating
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To avoid detection, the Russians planned to disseminate misinformation by inserting comments or replies into authentic message threads; these comments would include links directing users to sites showcasing more elaborate propaganda.David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Surgically inserting a shunt (a small tube) into the inner ear can drain fluid to improve hearing and tinnitus symptoms.Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
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With so much uncertainty, brands are slipping through the cracks and effectively skirting regulation altogether, Leas says.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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The poll found support was slipping for an initiative that would increase California’s minimum wage.Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
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Titanium With History The energy required to power the watch’s performance indicator is created by winding the aforementioned crank.Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
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The character took a winding road from being singularly focused on her romance with the Joker to becoming one half of Harlivy.Samantha Riedel, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Infiltrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infiltrating. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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