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
Ground forces, meanwhile, were employed as a blocking force for most of the conflict, preventing Iraqi incursions into Saudi Arabia while airpower systematically dismantled the Iraqi military apparatus and the regime that controlled it.
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David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
But what has transpired in practice is that cops are sorely missed during ICE incursions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Drone incursions, sabotage and the vulnerability of nuclear reactors to attack are turning Europe into a dangerous flashpoint.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
It was shattered in 2014 with Russia’s annexation of Crimea and incursions in eastern Ukraine, followed by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago, which sparked the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025
Kyiv has rejected that concession in return for security guarantees intended to protect Ukraine from future Russian incursions.
—Matthew Lee, Arkansas Online, 20 Dec. 2025
The Houthis’ messaging, including the reposting of videos of their previous incursions into Saudi territory and attacks on Aramco oil facilities, underscores their willingness to use force.
—April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2025
The incident comes amid a turbulent year for air travel, marked by high-profile safety scares including runway incursions, severe turbulence injuries, and the government shutdown worsening mounting strain on aviation systems during peak travel periods.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Some of the United States' European NATO allies have alleged these airspace incursions are part of a campaign of escalating hybrid warfare tactics by Russia.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
But what has transpired in practice is that cops are sorely missed during ICE incursions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Drone incursions, sabotage and the vulnerability of nuclear reactors to attack are turning Europe into a dangerous flashpoint.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
It was shattered in 2014 with Russia’s annexation of Crimea and incursions in eastern Ukraine, followed by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago, which sparked the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025
Kyiv has rejected that concession in return for security guarantees intended to protect Ukraine from future Russian incursions.
—Matthew Lee, Arkansas Online, 20 Dec. 2025
The Houthis’ messaging, including the reposting of videos of their previous incursions into Saudi territory and attacks on Aramco oil facilities, underscores their willingness to use force.
—April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2025
The incident comes amid a turbulent year for air travel, marked by high-profile safety scares including runway incursions, severe turbulence injuries, and the government shutdown worsening mounting strain on aviation systems during peak travel periods.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Some of the United States' European NATO allies have alleged these airspace incursions are part of a campaign of escalating hybrid warfare tactics by Russia.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incursions
Noun
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The impact of such ICE invasions into Minnesota is being shared nationally, with profound cost to local commerce and also local communities.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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One of America’s most important – and secretive – overseas assets, Diego Garcia has helped launch two invasions of Iraq, served as a vital landing spot for bombers that fly missions across Asia, and has been linked to US rendition efforts.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Both raids took place on Thursday, and no soldiers were killed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The ban came after a series of immigration raids in and around Los Angeles, where federal agents were spotted wearing masks.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Incursions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incursions. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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