encroachment

noun

as in intrusion

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Recent Examples of encroachment Doing so would entail repairing cracks that admit water, maintaining the foundations of each section, applying a sealant to slow the weathering process, and keeping the encroachment of vegetation in check. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Kobie Turner was whistled for encroachment with the ball inside the 1. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Officials hope to repopulate vulnerable species Giant pandas once roamed vast swaths of China, northern Myanmar and Vietnam, but their habitats shrank due to human encroachment and climate change. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 Educators and parents who oppose the encroachment of Big Tech into schools are sometimes criticized for lacking a vision of the future that isn’t either dystopian or Luddite-lite. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026 Tarantula hawk wasp nests One of the primary triggers for tarantula hawk wasp aggression is encroachment into its territory. — Sean Donnelly, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 Pritchard will prioritize protecting the county’s farmland from floods and urban encroachment. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026 The encroachment of a drive-thru on a lush California valley is a good representation of many modern conveniences. — Longreads, 15 Sep. 2026 Their acquiescence to this encroachment on their powers has made these politicians increasingly dependent on a dysfunctional national government. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encroachment
  1. intrusion
  2. invasion
  3. infringement
  4. trespass
  5. violation
  6. incursion
Noun
  • These are rooms that encourage guests to slow down, disconnect from digital intrusions, and recenter themselves.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Veterans, retirees and lawmakers spoke out — against its scale, its cost, its lack of Congressional approval, its gaudiness, its intrusion on nearby Arlington National Cemetery and more — next to a mockup made of tarp.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of intrusion
Noun
  • The attacks followed a week of diplomatic efforts at the United Nations to get traction for negotiations on ending Moscow's invasion that began 4½ years ago.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This photograph shows a fire burning at the Dobrobut medical centre following a Russian aerial attack on Kyiv on 28 September 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of invasion
Noun
  • But that free-wheeling period of sampling came to an end as copyright infringement litigation against artist Biz Markie led to new rules around it, creating both a logistical and financial barrier to its use.
    — Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The measure allows local governments or the state to fine people $500 for their first violation of the ban, $1,000 for their second infringement and $2,000 for subsequent offenses.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of infringement
Noun
  • Anderson is facing charges of possession of burglary tools, theft, criminal mischief, and second-degree criminal trespass.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Two Queens men, Kevin Rodriguez, 26, and Samuel Reveron, 25, were charged with criminal trespass.
    — John Miller, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of trespass
Noun
  • Operators could now face fines of up to $50,000 per violation.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The law firm's report released Thursday said Caldwell committed several violations of state policy.
    — MIKE CATALINI, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of violation
Noun
  • North Korea and Russia confirmed in April 2025 that their soldiers fought together to repel a Ukrainian incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Other experts warn of another threat that may be harder to perceive — that a gradual incursion of AI into the existing tech environment could amplify existing risks or create new ones.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of incursion

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“Encroachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encroachment. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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