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
  • The prostrate or creeping forms are less winter hardy but only grow 8-10 inches tall but cascade along the ground.
    Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Defenders now have to respect his pull-up game, creeping closer to contest.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of creeping
Verb
  • In the movie, director Justin Folk films Matt Walsh infiltrating leaders in diversity movements and causing a scene in disguise.
    Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Several crew members from Girls Gone Wild's heyday express remorse for their part in promulgating the Francis method of infiltrating spring break towns and exploiting young, drunk women in the docuseries.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of infiltrating
Verb
  • That’s certainly something a lot of adaptations fail at, either inserting too much of the filmmakers’ politics or simply changing the story for no good reason.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Apps like Google’s Magic Editor and Adobe Photoshop have specific tools for removing unwanted objects from photos or inserting new ones in specific places.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of inserting
Verb
  • Instead, it's recommended to hang Christmas lights using a ladder to reduce the risk of accidentally slipping, tripping, or falling from the roof.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The difference, however, is that Moscow is trying to sustain a costly offensive in pursuit of goals that keep slipping farther into the future.
    David Axe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of slipping
Verb
  • And mourning’s winding, unpredictable path remains foremost in their thoughts.
    Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Visit the small stone Saint-Christophe chapel below the summit and look out at attractive views of the winding Rhone River, ample vineyards and Tain l’Hermitage.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of winding
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