infiltrate
verb (used with object)
to filter into or through; permeate.
have been infiltrating
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present perfect progressiveof infiltrate.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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He admitted that small groups of Russian troops have been infiltrating the town but insisted that fighting was ongoing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
The world’s cyberpowers are believed to have been infiltrating rivals’ critical infrastructure for years planting malware that could be triggered to disrupt basic services.
From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2024
The crossover comic event series showcases a faction of shape-shifting Skrulls who have been infiltrating Earth for years.
From The Verge ● Nov. 12, 2021
Algorithms have been infiltrating nearly every part of music making, from generating original drum loops to writing melodies, producing parts that are increasingly hard to distinguish from human players.
From The Verge ● Jan. 30, 2019
Abdullah—who goes by “Fox”—claims the westward charge to the capital has already begun: for more than a week, he and a handful of other commandos have been infiltrating government-held towns for “communication and coordination.”
From Newsweek ● Mar. 6, 2011
