AIR RAID Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

air raid

noun

Definition of air raid

as in attempt

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 raid Israel’s military said on Sunday that Iranian missiles launched toward the Jordanian port city of Aqaba just across the border could spill over, warning people to expect the first air raid sirens in weeks. — Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 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 Nearly 200 drones were reportedly used in the attack, marking Ukraine’s biggest-ever air raid on Russia’s capital. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 June 2026 On May 19, a Romanian fighter jet shot down a Ukrainian drone over Estonia and, a day later, another drone flying toward the Lithuanian capital Vilnius prompted authorities to issue an air raid alert, sending residents rushing for shelters. — CBS News, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for air raid

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Noun

After Keira Barry’s free kick attempt hit off the post, Girelli broke the deadlock in the 89th minute, finishing the rebound for the winner.

— Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
The San Diego native has started all 24 of UCLA’s games during his two seasons in Westwood, nailing 36 of his 44 field-goal attempts, including five out his nine attempts from at least 50 yards.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of attempt

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The judge dismissed a misdemeanor charge of simple assault against Kissinger, saying that there had been no bodily injury.

— Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
In Hangzhou, the latest assault claims have seen multiple companies initiate internal accountability measures, according to political news outlet Guancha, while the official investigation is ongoing.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of assault

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During the interview, Roach also defended his courtroom rules and spoke about the onslaught of online postings about the case.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Ukraine’s neighbors are on alert Russia’s relentless onslaught has spooked other European countries, especially those bordering Ukraine, which fear spreading attacks from Moscow.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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The White House declined to comment on criticism of the president’s new economic offensive against Iran.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
The bottom line is that the backup offensive tackle position is a problem spot and Ford was supposed to be the one to solve it.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of offensive

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Cloud-seeding resumed over Kalimantan on Sunday, with 30 helicopters for water-bombing and aerial patrol missions, and another 22 helicopters covering Sumatra.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Monaco’s Police Commissioner Eric Arella told CNN 250 police officers were mobilized within hours of the bombing.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of bombing

Noun

The Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine -- European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday for official celebrations marking Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russia pushes on with its 4-year-old invasion of the country.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
The message sent was especially pointed as Monday also marks 4 1/2 years since President Vladimir Putin launched his large-scale invasion of Russia’s much smaller neighbor.

— Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026

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