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Definitions

infiltrate

[in-fil-treyt, in-fil-treyt] / ɪnˈfɪl treɪt, ˈɪn fɪlˌtreɪt /
VERB
creep in
Synonyms
STRONGEST
penetrate permeate pervade
STRONG
access crack foist impregnate insinuate percolate saturate tinge
WEAK
edge in filter through sneak in work into worm into

Example Sentences

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Both cases, including one that got as far as the Supreme Court, underscore the determination of AI promoters and uses to infiltrate the new technology deeper into society.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The government in Baghdad has said it will not allow groups "to infiltrate or cross the Iranian border to carry out terrorist acts from Iraqi territory".

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Predator is sophisticated software that makes it possible to infiltrate mobile phones, access messages and photos, and even remotely activate the microphone and camera.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Epstein also used his fortune to infiltrate America’s most prestigious universities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

“I took Rulean’s place first, absorbing some of his powers, before helping Aamon and then Gamigin infiltrate and replace the other two Uncles. It wasn’t very hard at all.”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.