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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
Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Long forward passes in transition are common, rather than expansive, intricate attacks.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Member nations are collectively obliged to respond to attacks on other alliance nations under Article 5 of the founding treaty.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Zelenskyy said attacks were reported in the capital Kyiv and at least nine other Ukrainian regions, stretching from frontline areas in the southeast of the country to the border with Poland in the west.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
The Pakistani Taliban launched attacks against the Pakistani military in recent weeks.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The policy has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations and international law experts, who have denounced the attacks as extrajudicial killings.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Additionally, just hours after ChatGPT Atlas launched, Brave, an open-source browser company, posted a blog detailing several attacks AI browsers are particularly vulnerable to, including indirect prompt injections.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
China could back up these attacks with naval surface action groups surrounding the island as well as coast guard and other enforcement vessels.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Some people worry that flu shots increase the risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a serious but rare disorder in which the immune system attacks nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.
—Liz Szabo, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
Petro attacks Trump while protecting narcos and engaging in the drug business.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
With Pervis Estupinan or Davide Bartesaghi holding width on the left and No 9 Santiago Gimenez dragging defenders away, Pulisic attacks the gap between centre-back and full-back, arriving in stride rather than starting wide.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
If the person is untreated, the methanol metabolizes into formic acid, which attacks the optic nerve and nervous system, leading to blindness, organ failure or death within 48 hours.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
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
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Matthew and Christina were both in critical condition following the shooting, their family said in a GoFundMe set up immediately after the attacks.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Long forward passes in transition are common, rather than expansive, intricate attacks.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Member nations are collectively obliged to respond to attacks on other alliance nations under Article 5 of the founding treaty.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Zelenskyy said attacks were reported in the capital Kyiv and at least nine other Ukrainian regions, stretching from frontline areas in the southeast of the country to the border with Poland in the west.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
The Pakistani Taliban launched attacks against the Pakistani military in recent weeks.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The policy has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations and international law experts, who have denounced the attacks as extrajudicial killings.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Additionally, just hours after ChatGPT Atlas launched, Brave, an open-source browser company, posted a blog detailing several attacks AI browsers are particularly vulnerable to, including indirect prompt injections.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
China could back up these attacks with naval surface action groups surrounding the island as well as coast guard and other enforcement vessels.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
But there are many other threats out there, like the evil wizard Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu) who attacks Yennefer’s forces in the climactic Battle of Montecalvo.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Some people worry that flu shots increase the risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a serious but rare disorder in which the immune system attacks nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.
—Liz Szabo, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
Petro attacks Trump while protecting narcos and engaging in the drug business.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
With Pervis Estupinan or Davide Bartesaghi holding width on the left and No 9 Santiago Gimenez dragging defenders away, Pulisic attacks the gap between centre-back and full-back, arriving in stride rather than starting wide.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
If the person is untreated, the methanol metabolizes into formic acid, which attacks the optic nerve and nervous system, leading to blindness, organ failure or death within 48 hours.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attacks
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Another 564 Israelis were killed in raids carried out by Palestinians coming from the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria in the same period.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Newsweek has revealed dozens of cases involving green card holders and applicants who were swept up in the ICE raids.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The familiar voice remains recognizable, although hoarser due to the ravages of cancer and the endless bouts of chemotherapy and radiation.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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Stocks remain near record highs , although October saw bouts of volatility that saw some of the largest one-day losses in stock market history.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The White House told ProPublica that anyone who assaults federal immigration agents would be prosecuted.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Kid also physically assaults Apollonia at one point.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who abuses a position of power and jeopardizes our national security will be held accountable.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bowles abuses those pass-blocking rules by stunting the three-technique, Logan Hall (90), across the left guard's face, knowing the guard will follow him.—
Derrik Klassen,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Moments later, Schaaf-Olson’s husband, Jason Olson, who serves as the parks and recreation manager for the Town of Chino Valley, according to FOX 10, approaches the scene and tries to pull his wife away from the officers – repeatedly refusing orders to step back.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Keep checking Backcountry’s sale section for more deals as Black Friday approaches.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Rain placed her body on top of River to try and stop his seizures.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The investigation stems from two prior drug trafficking seizures earlier this month, the DA’s office said.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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But as Polarity storms through the door, sending shockwaves through the room, Marie is freed from Godolkin’s grasp.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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After a beat, Eilish is seen yanking herself away and storms off, surrounded by security with an angry scowl on her face.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Scientists have always assumed that when this stellar ejecta violently slams into dense gas surrounding the dying star, known as the circumstellar medium, this generates narrow emission lines in the light or spectra seen from Type II supernovas.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Jamaica reels after Hurricane Melissa slams into the island, severely damaging roads and hospitals.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Attacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attacks. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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