as in incursions
a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory
made a nighttime foray into the enemy camp and took their command post
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Recent Examples of forays
Veronique Greenwood, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Had those forays turned into TDs, this game might have been different.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
That night in the church (as depicted in last year’s A Complete Unknown), Dylan met Suze Rotolo, a young artist and activist who became his lover and an inspiration for his first forays into protest songs.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Some of America’s current economic problems are the result of past forays into yield-curve control.
—Allison Schrager, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
O’Neal’s push into the entertainment space via Wasserman follows other hoops stars making significant forays into film and TV, including launching their own production banners.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
And Pagano, who has converted to Islam, has been at the helm of one of Saudi Arabia’s most successful forays into tourism since 2018.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
His darkly satiric new movie, aptly titled One Battle After Another, opened September 26 to rapturous, or merely stunned, reviews, only to confront a $34 million box office intrusion from Taylor Swift — one that may ironically enhance Anderson’s future Oscar forays.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Following pop-ups in Galeries Lafayette and Le Bon Marché as the brand’s first forays into the city, the arty vibe of the Marais seemed like the ideal neighborhood for Marimekko to put down stakes.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
For many people, daily steps are split up into myriad tiny walks to the kitchen or forays to the garage.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Had those forays turned into TDs, this game might have been different.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
That night in the church (as depicted in last year’s A Complete Unknown), Dylan met Suze Rotolo, a young artist and activist who became his lover and an inspiration for his first forays into protest songs.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Some of America’s current economic problems are the result of past forays into yield-curve control.
—Allison Schrager, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
O’Neal’s push into the entertainment space via Wasserman follows other hoops stars making significant forays into film and TV, including launching their own production banners.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
And Pagano, who has converted to Islam, has been at the helm of one of Saudi Arabia’s most successful forays into tourism since 2018.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
His darkly satiric new movie, aptly titled One Battle After Another, opened September 26 to rapturous, or merely stunned, reviews, only to confront a $34 million box office intrusion from Taylor Swift — one that may ironically enhance Anderson’s future Oscar forays.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Following pop-ups in Galeries Lafayette and Le Bon Marché as the brand’s first forays into the city, the arty vibe of the Marais seemed like the ideal neighborhood for Marimekko to put down stakes.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forays
Noun
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Some of these are described by a narrator and visualized as ghostly incursions from the past.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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There were also suspected Russian drone incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Not only has Rodrigo been vocal in her opposition to Trump, endorsing his opponent Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, but she’s also specifically called out his harsh crackdown on immigration by way of ICE raids this past year.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Von had been Trump-friendly before the gruesome and heartbreaking videos of the ICE raids targeting working immigrants started going viral on social media.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, as a geostorm ravages Earth, Athena and Hen’s space mission teeters on the edge.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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As extreme heat ravages New York City this summer, the lives of thousands detained on Rikers Island hang in the balance.—
Darren Mack,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cheney wielded more power as second in command than any before him, especially during the 9/11 attacks, ensuing invasions and years-long wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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This was legitimized as a way to protect the country from further invasions – which the French were constantly threatening to do.—
Julia Gaffield,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Organic sales — which strips out the impact of acquisitions, divestitures and foreign currency — increased 2% in the quarter.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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The suit argues firing workers during the shutdown is an abuse of power that strips federal employees of back-pay rights and violates agencies’ statutory duties.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Israel blames Hamas for the scale of the destruction in Gaza, saying the group hides behind civilians, uses civil infrastructure for military purposes, and loots humanitarian aid intended for ordinary Gazans.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ohio State sacks Altmyer five times, wins its 10th straight in the series and covers the spread.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What would be the point in merely listening to people look at legendary mountain views and Incan ruins?—
Ryan Knighton,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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There are heated confrontations and a slap, and Alma ruins her shot at tenure after stealing a colleague's prescription pad to get more pain meds.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Forays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forays. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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