worming

verb

Definition of wormingnext
present participle of worm
1
as in encroaching
to advance gradually beyond the usual or desirable limits neighborhoods worming into lands reserved for wildlife

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2
as in sneaking
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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3
as in creeping
to move slowly with the body close to the ground the cat silently wormed along the ground as it snuck up on the bird

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worming
  1. creeping
  2. infiltrating
  3. inserting
  4. slipping
  5. winding
Verb
  • In our view, these films convey a vital message about Earth’s creeping environmental catastrophe.
    Amanda Kennell, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2024
  • October is well over halfway over, and the first signs of winter are already creeping into what has been a lovely fall.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of creeping
Verb
  • 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.
    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
Definition of infiltrating
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of inserting
Verb
  • With so much uncertainty, brands are slipping through the cracks and effectively skirting regulation altogether, Leas says.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • 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
Definition of slipping
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of winding
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