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
Romania alone experienced multiple drone incursions and debris discoveries over several months, often triggering fighter scrambles.
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Frederic Lemieux, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
But every time Trump takes to social media, angered by drug trafficking – or drone incursions, Sheinbaum Pardo has deftly reminded him of their working partnership, Jacobson said.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Opposition to these incursions catalyzed a more determined resistance than Democrats had shown before.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Drone incursions are not uncommon along the southern border.
—Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Both have also seen Ukrainian ground incursions during the nearly 4-year-old war.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2026
Others, such as Florida Republican Randy Fine, have cheered the federal incursions into local affairs.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Frederic Lemieux, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
But every time Trump takes to social media, angered by drug trafficking – or drone incursions, Sheinbaum Pardo has deftly reminded him of their working partnership, Jacobson said.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Opposition to these incursions catalyzed a more determined resistance than Democrats had shown before.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Drone incursions are not uncommon along the southern border.
—Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Both have also seen Ukrainian ground incursions during the nearly 4-year-old war.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Feb. 2026
Others, such as Florida Republican Randy Fine, have cheered the federal incursions into local affairs.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incursions
Noun
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The Nazi invasions left it and several other European colonies as international orphans.—
Thomas Robertson,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s no reason for Republicans not to accede to Democrats’ demands that ICE adopt standard law enforcement practices, including no masks, visible ID and no warrantless arrests or home invasions.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Journalists are being assaulted, arrested, and targeted by FBI raids.—
Jennifer Lutz,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The beginning of the Lenten season this year comes at a precarious time for Catholics nationwide, as federal immigration raids continue to tear through American cities and stoke a sense of fear in many immigrant communities.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Incursions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incursions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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