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infiltration

[in-fil-trey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fɪlˈtreɪ ʃən /






NOUN
seepage
Synonyms


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The group said its fighters had "observed the infiltration of four Israeli enemy army helicopters from the Syrian direction".

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

One tactic was by far the most effective: infiltration.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

His brigade is building up its midrange drone capabilities to hit Russian forces at up to 15 miles behind the front line, before they can launch infiltration attempts, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

California banned phones in public school classrooms beginning in January, largely in response to the infiltration of social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

It is an infiltration of intellects, an inflammation.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas