foraying (into)

verb

present participle of foray (into)
as in invading
to enter for conquest or plunder Vikings foraying into the village

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  1. invading
  2. raiding
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  • Starlink has become especially crucial in Ukraine, which has depended on the satellite internet system for military communications and to help launch drones against invading Russia.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The package had been meant to starve Russian President Vladimir Putin of the resources Moscow needs to continue its war in Ukraine after invading its neighbor more than four years ago.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of invading
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  • An increasing number of Americans are raiding their retirement funds to tackle debt.
    — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Preventing undesirable baboon behaviour, like raiding food, is easier than trying to tackle it once it’s become engrained.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of raiding
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“Foraying (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foraying%20%28into%29. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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