as in attacked
to lie in wait for and attack by surprise
the king's enemies planned to ambush the royal coach on the way to Paris and capture the king
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Recent Examples of ambushed
Gunmen ambushed and killed security personnel in Nigeria’s Plateau state.
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ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors allege the gunmen tracked Bowman to Los Angeles and ambushed him at a gas station near the Beverly Center, firing at least 18 rounds from multiple weapons, including a machine gun.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Flying through blizzard conditions, his squadron was ambushed by seven Soviet fighter planes.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
His squadron was ambushed by seven Soviet fighter planes.
—Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
In August, the Kansas City Royals ambushed him for eight runs.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Authorities said surveillance video in the area shows Dickinson and Thompson walking together just moments before Thompson was ambushed in the middle of the street.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Investigators allege that Andrade and Rodriguez ambushed 6ix9ine’s mother at gunpoint in the garage of the rapper’s Wellington, Florida home.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said an ICE agent shot a Venezuelan national in the leg after agents were allegedly ambushed and attacked with a shovel.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors allege the gunmen tracked Bowman to Los Angeles and ambushed him at a gas station near the Beverly Center, firing at least 18 rounds from multiple weapons, including a machine gun.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Flying through blizzard conditions, his squadron was ambushed by seven Soviet fighter planes.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
His squadron was ambushed by seven Soviet fighter planes.
—Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
In August, the Kansas City Royals ambushed him for eight runs.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Authorities said surveillance video in the area shows Dickinson and Thompson walking together just moments before Thompson was ambushed in the middle of the street.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Investigators allege that Andrade and Rodriguez ambushed 6ix9ine’s mother at gunpoint in the garage of the rapper’s Wellington, Florida home.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said an ICE agent shot a Venezuelan national in the leg after agents were allegedly ambushed and attacked with a shovel.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambushed
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Commercial traffic through the maritime chokepoint has virtually ceased since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, with Iran vowing to strike any vessels associated with the two countries or their partners.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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Since the United States and Israel attacked Iran more than two weeks ago, Tehran has regularly fired on Israel, American bases in the region, and Gulf Arab countries’ energy infrastructure with drones and missiles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Police allege the singer assaulted the officers who were trying to take him into custody.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Oren assaulted her; his team disputes it Before the Memorial Day assault, Acree alleges she was raped by Oren Alexander, Tal’s younger brother, in his New York apartment, according to her civil lawsuit against him, Tal and two other defendants.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Thousands of passengers and crew were caught on vessels waylaid in ports in the UAE and Qatar.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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In season two, the pair head north to Darwin to help solve the murder of Eddie’s former partner but get waylaid investigating a murder in a remote river town of Barra Creek.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the investing space, the boss of the world’s biggest investor, Norges Bank Investment Management CEO Nicolai Tagen, told CNBC he was surprised by how muted the market action has been to the war, saying he is concerned by the long term impact of higher oil prices.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Of the 37 total nominees, 10 teachers and two principals will be named as Golden Apple Award winners and will be surprised with the honor during classroom visits on an unspecified date in the spring.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Lithium refining is expensive and technologically complex, and most of the world’s midstream processing capacity remains concentrated in China, meaning Chinese firms dominate not only mining but also the chemical refining stage where much of the value is captured.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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See a full recap of the day, captured courtside by The Star’s Emily Curiel and Tammy Ljungblad.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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