1
as in invasions
a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory
repeated Viking raids wore down the defenses of the seaside village
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2
as in attacks
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
an early morning raid by Federal agents took the smugglers in their hideout by surprise
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1
as in invades
to enter for conquest or plunder
a fox has been raiding the chicken coop, and now we're down to eight hens
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as in assaults
to take sudden, violent action against
the enemy tribe raided the village just before dawn, taking everyone by surprise
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Noun
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Grissom’s adulthood was no different Court records say Grissom had committed several home invasions in Texas in the years before 2005.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025 -
The White House is signaling that postwar investment in Ukraine would serve as a de facto security agreement, entangling American interests and creating much greater risks for future Russian invasions.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That said, those incursions into Florida territory proved fruitless, which probably shouldn’t come as a surprise.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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There have also been drone incursions from the southern side, however, the agency has the technology to counter these drones.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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More than 52% of those have no criminal record, and many more have committed minor offenses such as traffic violations, TRAC found.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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Watson joined the Chiefs in 2022, and his speed helped the team field one of the most potent offenses in the league.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Raids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raids. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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