as in raided
to enter for conquest or plunder
a superpower that had a tendency to invade and take over smaller and weaker countries
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Recent Examples of invaded
Putin questioned whether Ukrainian troops that have invaded the Russian border district of Kursk would be allowed to leave peacefully.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
The Alien Enemies Act would typically be used to target citizens of a country that has declared war on or invaded the United States, criteria that Venezuela does not meet, experts told USA TODAY.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago and has gobbled up big chunks of the Donbas region that had been controlled by pro-Kremlin separatists since 2014.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014 and launched a full-scale invasion in 2022.
—Anna Chernova, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
An anti-Israel fervor has swept through Hollywood since Hamas invaded Israel 17 months ago, slaughtering more than 1,200 men, women, and children and taking 251 as hostages.
—Haley Strack, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the three mobilized to fundraise for various relief efforts.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
An airplane passenger's struggle to keep her personal space from being invaded by a fellow traveler has sparked discussion about etiquette and entitlement on flights.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Every traveler has a personal bubble that shouldn't be invaded by noise, smells, or anything else.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
The Alien Enemies Act would typically be used to target citizens of a country that has declared war on or invaded the United States, criteria that Venezuela does not meet, experts told USA TODAY.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago and has gobbled up big chunks of the Donbas region that had been controlled by pro-Kremlin separatists since 2014.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014 and launched a full-scale invasion in 2022.
—Anna Chernova, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
An anti-Israel fervor has swept through Hollywood since Hamas invaded Israel 17 months ago, slaughtering more than 1,200 men, women, and children and taking 251 as hostages.
—Haley Strack, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the three mobilized to fundraise for various relief efforts.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
An airplane passenger's struggle to keep her personal space from being invaded by a fellow traveler has sparked discussion about etiquette and entitlement on flights.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Every traveler has a personal bubble that shouldn't be invaded by noise, smells, or anything else.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invaded
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Troops raided Kamal Adwan in October, and on Tuesday troops stormed and evacuated the Indonesian Hospital.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Israeli forces previously raided Kamal Adwan in October and stormed the Indonesian Hospital earlier this week, forcing its evacuation.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Give me Tennesee to cover without too much trouble against a UCLA team that dominated its first-round foe, Utah State, but went just 23-10 (13-7 Big Ten) this year.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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How the sprint race unfolded Hamilton dominated, the gap over Piastri widening to nearly seven seconds on the final lap, with Piastri and Verstappen finishing second and third at the Shanghai International Circuit.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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As the graph below shows, Bournemouth have primarily attacked down their left flank this season, with the axis between Dean Huijsen at left centre-back, wing-back Kerkez and winger Antoine Semenyo proving crucial.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Canada attacked more fervently afterwards .—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Scarlett Johansson has conquered the superhero franchise, been nominated for several prestigious awards and years ago made her way into Saturday Night Live’s prestigious Five-Timers Club.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Jan. 2025
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By contrast, Xinjiang was conquered in the mid-18th century by the Qing dynasty (around the same time the British were marching on India) and then claimed by the current People’s Republic of China after its formation in 1949.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Indulge in a drink or two and some Irish pub fare while your kids are occupied with crafts, balloon artists and face-painting.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Columbia University on Thursday announced some students who occupied a campus building last spring during anti-Israel protests would face a range of punishments, including expulsions and suspensions.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Invaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invaded. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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