air raids

noun

plural of air raid
as in attempts
an attack in which a place is bombed by military airplanes Much of the city was destroyed in an air raid.

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Recent Examples of air raids Moore’s wartime Shelter Drawings depict families sheltering in the London Underground during air raids, while foreshadowing the abstract, organic forms of his later sculpture. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 The underground world of caves is remarkably diverse, serving various purposes such as storage, industrial work, living quarters, burial sites, tanneries, and shelters during air raids. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026 The boat sails from Genoa in complete darkness, a precaution against air raids. — Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026 Such misfires are common in Nigeria, where the military often conducts air raids to battle armed groups who control vast forest enclaves. — ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026 The location served as a resource for residents during World War II, sharing information about air raids, bomb shelters and civilian and military defense jobs. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 Beyond the capital, CNN staff in northern Iran also reported major nighttime air raids. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026 The family originally lived in Liverpool, but she was born in Blackpool, about 50 miles away, after Lillian was sent there while pregnant due to the risk of air raids in World War II. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025 Midnight curfews, daily air raids and wounded veterans on the runway put the reality of war front and centre. — Finbarr Toesland, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for air raids
  1. attempts
  2. ambushes
  3. assaults
  4. onslaughts
  5. bombings
Noun
  • Craig completed six of his seven pass attempts, including throwing back-to-back touchdowns to Dozie Ezukanma on a slant and a jump ball score to tight end Ka’Morreun Pimpton on a fade route in the end zone.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • Authorities that same month arrested 60 people for spreading false information online to encourage a mass crossing, and blocked more than 11,300 individual attempts in a single month.
    — Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of attempts
Noun
  • These columns were the target of frequent ambushes, as were the trains and buses that carried refugees across the new borders.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • Humans prepare for warfare with more surveillance, taking to higher ground to gather information, conducting ambushes and raids, and quietly spying on enemy territory to avoid detection.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
Definition of ambushes
Noun
  • Chicagoans hear reports of assaults on trains and violent robberies in places like Wicker Park and mass shootings on the South and West sides, which have also crept into the Loop.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Phillips was considered the most gifted running back prospect of his generation but domestic violence, assaults, probation violations, prison sentences, and ultimately a murder charge overshadowed the talent.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of assaults
Noun
  • Russia appeared to be flexing its military muscle in a show of force with its latest aerial onslaughts on Ukraine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 May 2026
  • Wardley, 31, had never lost in 21 bouts before Saturday, and somehow withstood numerous onslaughts from Dubois (23-3) without ever touching the canvas in a remarkable display of courage.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Definition of onslaughts
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  • Leading the effort is the ATF National Response Team, a specialized rapid-response force that responds to the nation’s highest-profile bombings, explosions and arson, including the 9/11 World Trade Center attack and the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Definition of bombings

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