ENCROACHMENT Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

encroachment

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as in intrusion

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Recent Examples of encroachment Despite the consistent encroachment of technology into the sporting field, greater personalization, and more powerful prediction tools, the unpredictable nature of sports is what keeps fans engaged. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 9 July 2026 The easiest time to draw clear moral lines against the encroachment of illiberalism within one’s own camp is at the beginning. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026 Deadly trend continues The apparent attack in Aomori marks the latest example of encroachment by Japan's growing bear population in areas with an aging and declining human population. — CBS News, 30 June 2026 The move also represents Sony’s latest encroachment into the theatrical space following its 2024 purchase of the Alamo Drafthouse line of theaters. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 24 June 2026 Wetland stability and waterway buffer encroachment are areas of concern. — Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 The bear scare in Utsunomiya was the latest example of encroachment by Japan's growing bear population in areas with an aging and declining human population. — ABC News, 9 June 2026 Once concrete is poured or a structure is fully built, correcting encroachment becomes significantly more complicated and expensive. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026 The final awardee, Trisha Baga, a Queens native, works across multimedia installation, ceramics, and performance, exploring, among other themes, the increasing encroachment of technology into everyday life. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026

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Noun

JadePuffer, a ransomware style operation, used an AI agent to carry out much of an intrusion chain, from reconnaissance and credential work to lateral movement, database encryption and even ransom note generation.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Red Devils coach Rudi Garcia said his team would be playing to defend the entire sport against political intrusion.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of intrusion

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In 1940, Goudstikker fled the Netherlands during the country’s invasion by Nazi Germany, leaving behind his collection of some 1,400 paintings, mostly Old Master works.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026
The overhaul, which Zelensky has yet to explain in detail, would be the fourth major reorganization of his government since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of invasion

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Suno is currently being sued for copyright infringement by Sony and Universal Music Group (former plaintiff Warner Records dropped out of the lawsuit to sign an official partnership with the company).

— Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
Lilly sued Teva in 2016 for patent infringement, but the companies settled in 2018 with a deal that allowed Teva to launch its generic in 2019, just before the relevant Lilly patents expired.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 July 2026

Definition of infringement

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Police arrested the pair on charges of burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, criminal tampering, possession of burglar's tools, disorderly conduct and other offenses.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Both face multiple charges -- including burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, violation of a local law, criminal tampering, disorderly conduct and possession of burglar's tools -- according to police.

— Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 1 July 2026

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On June 27, 2026, at Trinity Pride Fest in Fort Worth, Texas, street preachers Richard Penkoski and David Grisham were subjected to multiple violations of their First Amendment rights while attempting to preach on public property.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
However, Pregen said city inspectors later signed an affidavit of compliance certifying Martinez had corrected the violations roughly two months ago.

— Larry Seward, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of violation

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The provision, known as Section 815, would amount to an unprecedented incursion from the government into tens of thousands of companies that do business with the Pentagon, the groups wrote.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Fire agencies across the state have for years warned the public to keep their drones grounded over active wildfires, yet drone incursions remain a constant problem, fire officials said.

— Sydney Brammer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

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