as in crept
to advance gradually beyond the usual or desirable limits
each year the sea continues to encroach upon the island's beaches
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Recent Examples of encroached
On their endless search for nutrients, hyphae encroached into empty spaces.
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Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
But ever since, the family has alleged individuals have encroached on their beach, forcing them to put up no trespassing signs and hire private security, according to a supplemental complaint filed by Brian against the Walton County Sheriff’s Office last year.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
For Andy Lester, chair of the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee, Harrington’s order encroached on the First Amendment.
—Jc Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Mar. 2026
In the last few decades, the bug has encroached from Utah’s Virgin River into prime flycatcher habitat in northern Arizona.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
In a filing late Friday, the DOJ argued that each of the four judges erred in their judgements and unlawfully encroached on the president’s power.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
In their court arguments, the environmental groups have maintained that the detention center encroached on the habitat of the Florida Panther.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
In an era when IP is king at the theatrical box office, particularly when it’s encroached upon by streaming, what’s the trick to figuring out if an original project can play to a mass audience or a Gen Z one?
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Palace intrigue encroached on his confidence at times.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
But ever since, the family has alleged individuals have encroached on their beach, forcing them to put up no trespassing signs and hire private security, according to a supplemental complaint filed by Brian against the Walton County Sheriff’s Office last year.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
For Andy Lester, chair of the Oklahoma Free Speech Committee, Harrington’s order encroached on the First Amendment.
—Jc Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Mar. 2026
In the last few decades, the bug has encroached from Utah’s Virgin River into prime flycatcher habitat in northern Arizona.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
In a filing late Friday, the DOJ argued that each of the four judges erred in their judgements and unlawfully encroached on the president’s power.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
In their court arguments, the environmental groups have maintained that the detention center encroached on the habitat of the Florida Panther.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
In an era when IP is king at the theatrical box office, particularly when it’s encroached upon by streaming, what’s the trick to figuring out if an original project can play to a mass audience or a Gen Z one?
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Palace intrigue encroached on his confidence at times.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encroached
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Stocks were lower Tuesday afternoon on the uncertain outlook for a deal, while oil prices crept higher, with West Texas Intermediate crude futures topping $117 per barrel at one point.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Then the shitposting and internet personas crept off the web and into the center of our politics.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Relations with Angola soon soured and then worsened when Angola’s governor briefly invaded southern Kongo in 1622.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Israel has invaded Lebanon as the war in Iran expands in the region.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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As rain poured on the northern provinces of Iran in late March, a somber crowd snaked through the mountain ranges of Asara carrying the coffin of Mohammad Reza Kia.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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The David family from Fruitland — consisting of dad Ryan, mom Evelyn and daughters Kairi (15) and Rivkkah (13) — had waited for 20 minutes and were about halfway through the line that snaked from the shop door and trailed back nearly to the entry gate.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Encroached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encroached. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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