FORAYS (INTO) Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

forays (into)

verb

present tense third-person singular of foray (into)

as in invades

to enter for conquest or plunder Vikings foraying into the village

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Japanese knotweed commonly invades sunny areas along roadsides and stream banks.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026
A couple of key injuries to defensive starters come as a high-flying offense led by quarterback Jared Goff invades Bank of America Stadium.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of invades

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In the character's final scene, as the DEA raids her rural compound, Laurie ties a rope around her neck and jumps from the roof of her home.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
In the meantime, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finally raids Laurie's property, thanks to the intel Rue had been giving them.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 June 2026

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At the same time, in the real world, Lisa wakes up and attacks Thomas and Paladin, using her new, uh, nanobot powers?

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune condition in which your immune system attacks healthy tissues, causing joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.

— Health Editorial Team, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026

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