The phrase "worming into" refers to the act of gradually infiltrating or maneuvering oneself into a situation, group, or company. There are various synonyms for this phrase, including "inching into," "sneaking into," "penetrating," "intruding," "creeping into," "sneaking into," "infiltrating," and "slipping into." Each of these synonyms conveys a similar sense of subtly and persistence while attempting to gain access to a particular situation or group. The choice of synonym depends on the context and tone of the text where they are being used. Nonetheless, all of them are descriptive phrases that convey the idea of gradually gaining access to something by being persistent.