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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
David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Terrorists expanded their use of the internet for a wide range of activities, including planning attacks, radicalization and recruitment, propaganda dissemination, and fundraising.
—Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Bosses aside, Silksong's platforming often requires players to bounce off of aerial enemies or objects using a series of mid-air downward attacks.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Thursday is a day of remembrance, advocacy, and service dedicated to honoring the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
—Ayisha Miracle Mendez, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The document revealed that Russia had launched two cyber attacks prior to the election, one against a company that sold software related to voter registration, and another against 122 local election officials.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
While Miami Gardens is a predominantly Black community, the fear of dogs and their vicious attacks persists nonetheless, and is likely an issue ongoing in other communities in South Florida and beyond.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, on the opposite side, Eze attacks the space vertically — rather than diagonally behind the centre-backs — to be in Pedro Porro’s blindside as Munoz is carrying the ball forward.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
In a confrontation at Laura's house, Laura attacks Cherry and the two chase each other down to the pool.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2013, the Only Murders in the Building star was diagnosed with lupus, a chronic disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs that has no cure, per Mayo Clinic.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Dennis tries to hug Roman, but Roman attacks him, punching him multiple times before leaving the hotel room.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
After Wednesday disables the machine with an axe, Isaac’s ability no longer works, and Thing attacks him.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, MS is a chronic disease of the central nervous system in which the body’s immune system attacks itself by mistake.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Russia has suggested modifications to the proposal that Ukraine has a security guarantee similar to a NATO Article Five collective defense clause, which would allow some Ukrainian allies to freely enter combat against a nation that attacks Ukraine in the future.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Democrats like Bell continue to defend Israel from progressive attacks.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Terrorists expanded their use of the internet for a wide range of activities, including planning attacks, radicalization and recruitment, propaganda dissemination, and fundraising.
—Richard Frankel, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Bosses aside, Silksong's platforming often requires players to bounce off of aerial enemies or objects using a series of mid-air downward attacks.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Thursday is a day of remembrance, advocacy, and service dedicated to honoring the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
—Ayisha Miracle Mendez, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The document revealed that Russia had launched two cyber attacks prior to the election, one against a company that sold software related to voter registration, and another against 122 local election officials.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
While Miami Gardens is a predominantly Black community, the fear of dogs and their vicious attacks persists nonetheless, and is likely an issue ongoing in other communities in South Florida and beyond.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Even as Russia attacks power plants, grids, and neighborhoods, Ukraine’s energy system has endured and adapted, becoming a decentralized network that keeps homes lit, factories running, and morale intact.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, on the opposite side, Eze attacks the space vertically — rather than diagonally behind the centre-backs — to be in Pedro Porro’s blindside as Munoz is carrying the ball forward.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
In a confrontation at Laura's house, Laura attacks Cherry and the two chase each other down to the pool.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2013, the Only Murders in the Building star was diagnosed with lupus, a chronic disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs that has no cure, per Mayo Clinic.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Dennis tries to hug Roman, but Roman attacks him, punching him multiple times before leaving the hotel room.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
After Wednesday disables the machine with an axe, Isaac’s ability no longer works, and Thing attacks him.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, MS is a chronic disease of the central nervous system in which the body’s immune system attacks itself by mistake.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Russia has suggested modifications to the proposal that Ukraine has a security guarantee similar to a NATO Article Five collective defense clause, which would allow some Ukrainian allies to freely enter combat against a nation that attacks Ukraine in the future.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attacks
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Earlier this month, a federal judge determined that some of the military's actions in support of ICE, including establishing protective perimeters during raids, constituted law enforcement and thus were against the law.—
Alex Horton,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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But immigration authorities may still obtain criminal warrants in some cases, like during large-scale workplace raids, including the recent operation at a Hyundai megaplant in Georgia, according to Kuck.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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For city-dwellers that battle hard water, dry, cold air, and random bouts of sidewalk grate humidity — this is the duo your brittle strands need.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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He is set to compete in two more bouts in 2026 as part of this deal.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 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
Verb
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According to Altman, the most difficult issue the company is grappling with recently is how ChatGPT approaches suicide, in light of a lawsuit from a family who blamed the chatbot for their teenage son's suicide.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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The price on Friday closed above the June high and now approaches a down-trending 200-week moving average.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This coalesces and makes sense of the barrage of assaults designed to undermine Americans’ trust in our country, our Constitution and all the principles upon which it was built.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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These smears are contributing to our ICE law enforcement officers facing 1,000 percent increase in assaults against them.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then, uncontrolled, jerky movements develop as well as vision loss, dementia, and seizures.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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His father, Rob Sampson, added to CBS News that Logan has only had two seizures, but could be vulnerable without his medication.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Marcello steps in to guide her safely down the mountain, though their connection is quickly cut short when Emily storms off to confront Gabriel and end their relationship.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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With a face as crimson as her hair, Ellen storms directly into her brother Colum’s (Séamus McLean Ross) office, demanding answers.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The steep new parking surcharge slams the brakes on that, hitting both visitors and the workers who would have served them.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Except Steven gets in a car wreck in episode two of season three, and trauma slams Belly and Jeremiah back together.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Attacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attacks. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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