1
as in raids
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 assaults
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 abuses
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
Daniella Segura, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Kurt's key takeaway The fact that Chrome has already faced six zero-day attacks this year shows how relentless attackers are and how even the most popular software can have serious gaps.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
In the past three days, the conservative-leaning billionaire has posted and reposted calls to cancel Netflix, as well as attacks on the company, at least 26 times.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Government drone attacks, for example, have become a near-daily occurrence in Port-au-Prince in recent months, raising serious humanitarian and legal concerns.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Then came the Christchurch mosque attacks in New Zealand that killed 51 Muslim worshippers in 2019.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Messing with players during their swing and lobbing personal attacks are where McIlroy, Lowry, Matt Fitzpatrick and others have voiced displeasure.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The move follows widespread public revulsion over the attacks in the UK.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Several of the recent sniper attacks have targeted firefighters and law enforcement officers.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
But together a picture emerges of a long-standing movement eager to stop anyone who attacks a principle or personality its adherents hold dear.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, in July 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first implantable VNS device for rheumatoid arthritis, a painful autoimmune disease that attacks the joints.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
While Alex is reeling from his discovery, Dwayne attacks him and hauls him away.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The flesh-eating parasite, a larva of the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly, attacks warm-blooded animals, including humans.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
As Hughes is preparing to take the corner, Richards attacks the back-post zone and Munoz dashes towards the near post to occupy Kyle Walker-Peters.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
For the second straight year, casino-owning tribes persuaded lawmakers to pass legislation that directly attacks the tribes’ business competitors.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre stars Gunnar Hansen as cannibalistic killer Leatherface, who attacks a group of friends in rural Texas.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Daniella Segura, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Kurt's key takeaway The fact that Chrome has already faced six zero-day attacks this year shows how relentless attackers are and how even the most popular software can have serious gaps.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
In the past three days, the conservative-leaning billionaire has posted and reposted calls to cancel Netflix, as well as attacks on the company, at least 26 times.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Government drone attacks, for example, have become a near-daily occurrence in Port-au-Prince in recent months, raising serious humanitarian and legal concerns.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Then came the Christchurch mosque attacks in New Zealand that killed 51 Muslim worshippers in 2019.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Messing with players during their swing and lobbing personal attacks are where McIlroy, Lowry, Matt Fitzpatrick and others have voiced displeasure.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The move follows widespread public revulsion over the attacks in the UK.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Several of the recent sniper attacks have targeted firefighters and law enforcement officers.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
The monkey’s genitals are burned with a candle, and it is placed in a cage with a mongoose, which attacks it.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
But together a picture emerges of a long-standing movement eager to stop anyone who attacks a principle or personality its adherents hold dear.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, in July 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first implantable VNS device for rheumatoid arthritis, a painful autoimmune disease that attacks the joints.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
While Alex is reeling from his discovery, Dwayne attacks him and hauls him away.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The flesh-eating parasite, a larva of the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly, attacks warm-blooded animals, including humans.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
As Hughes is preparing to take the corner, Richards attacks the back-post zone and Munoz dashes towards the near post to occupy Kyle Walker-Peters.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
For the second straight year, casino-owning tribes persuaded lawmakers to pass legislation that directly attacks the tribes’ business competitors.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre stars Gunnar Hansen as cannibalistic killer Leatherface, who attacks a group of friends in rural Texas.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attacks
Noun
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The city of Evanston, an urban suburb of Chicago, issued a statement warning its residents of impending raids by ICE agents and urging them to report sightings of law enforcement.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prtizker criticized Noem, who has made several ads and social media posts of herself joining ICE raids, for her rhetoric.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Those figures dwarf the number of fatalities in previous bouts of fighting between Israelis and Palestinians in Gaza since 2005, according to data from Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Electrolyte Tablets Between long flights, hot weather, and lots of walking—not to mention potential bouts with traveler's diarrhea—dehydration sneaks up quickly.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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But outside of the ring, Christy hides and represses her lesbianism and winds up marrying her trainer Jim Martin (Ben Foster), who manipulates and physically abuses her.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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This comet approaches the sun almost as closely as Earth does.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Impact on leaf season This government shutdown comes as Western North Carolina approaches peak leaf season — the region’s busiest economic quarter of the year.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Cyber attacks are sometimes referred to when talking about types of hybrid assaults, or tactics which aren’t open warfare but are designed to be destabilizing.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rodriguez-Torres' arrest comes amid reports that threats and assaults against ICE officers have surged by more than 1,000% in recent years.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The most likely cause of an increase in childhood deaths is malaria, which kills more than 400,000 children a year and can cause seizures.—
Tom Frieden,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders, the disorder generally presents with a global developmental delay, moderate to severe intellectual disability, and seizures and progressive motor symptoms, amongst other things.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kyle storms off and vows to find whoever is responsible.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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If at all possible, things get even worse when another group of men storms the house, claiming to be police.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
20 Sep. 2025
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Build a heavily-armored door that slams shut via a trigger and control panel, and get ready to battle with the rotating turret.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … ‘BRAZEN LIES’ – Foreign ministry slams Greta Thunberg's 'ludicrous' claims after Gaza flotilla arrest.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Attacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attacks. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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