1
as in assaults
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
The USS Constitution was nicknamed "Old Ironsides" after its oaken hull successfully withstood a British attack
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2
as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
malaria is characterized by periodic attacks of chills and fever
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as in raids
to take sudden, violent action against
our dog unexpectedly attacked the mailman, sinking his teeth into the startled man's leg
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2
as in slams
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
the mayor and all his aides were attacked mercilessly in the press when the scandal erupted
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as in approaches
to start work on energetically
Courtney attacked the huge mess in her room with determination and enthusiasm
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Recent Examples of attacks
Michelle Drolet,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Two people were killed and seven others injured in Russian attacks on the northeastern Kharkiv region over the previous 24 hours, regional head Oleh Syniehubov said Friday.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
If a bear attacks, do not play dead and fight back.
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Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Pakistan has faced an intensification of attacks by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), militant groups that Islamabad accuses New Delhi of sponsoring; India denies the charge.
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Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
The Kerch road and rail crossing, opened by Putin in 2018, has been the target of previous Ukrainian attacks.
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Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
The first is Kryla, a compact cruise missile carrying a 50-kilogram warhead designed for saturation attacks.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
The interim deal has halted hostilities in Iran and the Gulf and reopened the Strait of Hormuz, after Iranian attacks and threats all but stopped the flow of oil and natural gas through the waterway, creating a global energy crisis.
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Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Although our modern fights are different, many of the same underlying issues remain — entrenched biases, efforts to limit women’s roles and rights, attacks on women’s autonomy, and attempts to raise doubts on women’s abilities, especially those of Black women.
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Jocelyn Frye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Zuko attacks Katara while Azula attacks Aang, ultimately injuring him and leaving his fate unclear as Team Avatar escapes.
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
When Martinez throws something back, the woman rushes toward her, throws her to the ground, grabs her by the hair and repeatedly attacks her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
But this drink is a sleeping monster that attacks you with the first sip, but in a very delicious way.
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Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
24 June 2026
Once inside, the bacteria can produce a potent toxin that attacks the nervous system.
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Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Trump earlier this year attacks you on Truth Social, calls you a sleazebag.
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Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
Chevalier, who’s running with the vocal support of Mayor Mamdani, attacks Espaillat as being too moderate and a supporter of Israel.
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Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
But what if Iran’s proxy Hezbollah attacks Israel?
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Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Noun
Financial transactions, credential sharing, file sharing, executive instructions and vendor relationships are at risk due to AI attacks.
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Michelle Drolet,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Two people were killed and seven others injured in Russian attacks on the northeastern Kharkiv region over the previous 24 hours, regional head Oleh Syniehubov said Friday.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
If a bear attacks, do not play dead and fight back.
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Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Pakistan has faced an intensification of attacks by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), militant groups that Islamabad accuses New Delhi of sponsoring; India denies the charge.
—
Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
The Kerch road and rail crossing, opened by Putin in 2018, has been the target of previous Ukrainian attacks.
—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
The first is Kryla, a compact cruise missile carrying a 50-kilogram warhead designed for saturation attacks.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
The interim deal has halted hostilities in Iran and the Gulf and reopened the Strait of Hormuz, after Iranian attacks and threats all but stopped the flow of oil and natural gas through the waterway, creating a global energy crisis.
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Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Although our modern fights are different, many of the same underlying issues remain — entrenched biases, efforts to limit women’s roles and rights, attacks on women’s autonomy, and attempts to raise doubts on women’s abilities, especially those of Black women.
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Jocelyn Frye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Verb
The 6-foot-9 Haugh stretches defenses with his shooting, attacks the rim, thrives in transition and guards multiple positions.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Zuko attacks Katara while Azula attacks Aang, ultimately injuring him and leaving his fate unclear as Team Avatar escapes.
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
When Martinez throws something back, the woman rushes toward her, throws her to the ground, grabs her by the hair and repeatedly attacks her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
But this drink is a sleeping monster that attacks you with the first sip, but in a very delicious way.
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Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
24 June 2026
Once inside, the bacteria can produce a potent toxin that attacks the nervous system.
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Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Trump earlier this year attacks you on Truth Social, calls you a sleazebag.
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Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
Chevalier, who’s running with the vocal support of Mayor Mamdani, attacks Espaillat as being too moderate and a supporter of Israel.
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Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
But what if Iran’s proxy Hezbollah attacks Israel?
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Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attacks
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The evolution of unmanned warfare has become so pronounced that Ukrainian forces recently conducted what has been described as one of the first unmanned assaults on a Russian position.
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This ongoing challenge underscores how accomplished women, particularly women of color, still face gendered and racialized assaults that undermine their achievements.
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It’s been a long 3½ years for Gio Reyna, whose promising career has been derailed by a string of injuries, bouts of immaturity and an aborted loan deal to England’s Nottingham Forest.
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Rethinking daily movement as a series of small resets — rather than a single block of exercise — can shift how your body responds to long bouts of sitting.
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In the character's final scene, as the DEA raids her rural compound, Laurie ties a rope around her neck and jumps from the roof of her home.
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In the meantime, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finally raids Laurie's property, thanks to the intel Rue had been giving them.
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His hand fans out into a wave, then the door slams shut.
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Granit Xhaka slams it into the right corner of the net.
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At the same moment Joel’s SUV enters the intersection on red, an eastbound Cadillac Escalade approaches on green and the two vehicles collide.
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Distant Lands approaches such feelings sidelong, as if acting casual will soften grief’s blow.
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Since the army broke the siege on el-Obeid last year, the RSF has launched multiple offensives in attempts to reestablish the siege from several directions.
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By targeting logistics hubs and resource stockpiles, Ukraine is attacking the systems that sustain Russian offensives.
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The seizures added up to about 420 grams of cocaine, $2,291 in cash, a rifle, four pistols, various magazines and ammunition, and digital scales and packaging materials believed to be used in narcotics distribution, the sheriff's office said.
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In more severe cases, neurological signs develop, such as seizures.
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Greater Cincinnati may be pelted with severs storms overnight as much of the Midwest is set to experience an abnormal mid-June system, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
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Gary ultimately storms off, but Duncan appreciates the insult, suggesting that Silicon Valley's venture capitalists love sociopaths.
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“Attacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attacks. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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