as in invasions
a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory
there were incursions from the border every summer
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Recent Examples of incursions
More than anything, there was just noise, ramped up further as Arsenal started on the front foot, forcing Sporting into early errors and making a couple of promising incursions into the box.
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Lebanon’s fragile sovereignty The lack of resolved borders and Israel’s periodic incursions into southern Lebanon have predictably meant that Lebanon has struggled to assert sovereignty over its own territory.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
The disclosure is the latest of several cybersecurity incursions targeting public agencies in Los Angeles.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Russian officials have denied responsibility for such incursions.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
This has occurred while the ground operation of incursions, checkpoints, village raids, and civilian abductions has continued at the same pace, the research said.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Mounting destruction, death toll Satellite imagery reviewed by NBC News appeared to show the reinforcement in the lead-up to or during the current war of five Israeli military bases that were set up during previous incursions into southern Lebanon.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Runway incursions, airport capacity issues and air traffic controller shortages are cited as major safety concerns.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
For months, mobile internet service interruptions have hit Russia’s regions, particularly in provinces bordering Ukraine, which has staged incursions and launched strikes inside Russian territory to counter Russia’s full-scale invasion.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Jack Lang, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Lebanon’s fragile sovereignty The lack of resolved borders and Israel’s periodic incursions into southern Lebanon have predictably meant that Lebanon has struggled to assert sovereignty over its own territory.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
The disclosure is the latest of several cybersecurity incursions targeting public agencies in Los Angeles.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Russian officials have denied responsibility for such incursions.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
This has occurred while the ground operation of incursions, checkpoints, village raids, and civilian abductions has continued at the same pace, the research said.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Mounting destruction, death toll Satellite imagery reviewed by NBC News appeared to show the reinforcement in the lead-up to or during the current war of five Israeli military bases that were set up during previous incursions into southern Lebanon.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Runway incursions, airport capacity issues and air traffic controller shortages are cited as major safety concerns.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
For months, mobile internet service interruptions have hit Russia’s regions, particularly in provinces bordering Ukraine, which has staged incursions and launched strikes inside Russian territory to counter Russia’s full-scale invasion.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incursions
Noun
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This will reduce future wiregrass invasions.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Scientific American caught up with Corey—actually writers Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck—to ponder frighteningly realistic extraterrestrial invasions, changing concepts of personhood, weird alien societies and the terror of tenure-track research.—
Sarah Lewin Frasier,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Thursday arrested a plaintiff involved in a class action lawsuit challenging raids in Los Angeles, prompting concerns from lawyers of retaliation and calls for his release.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Since federal agents began aggressive immigration raids in LA last June, the band's 11 members have been crisscrossing southern California on their mobile stage determined to lift the spirits of people affected by the crackdowns.—
Adrian Florido,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Incursions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incursions. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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