as in incursion
a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory
the army is finally making inroads into enemy territory
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Recent Examples of inroad
Former Vice President Harris won New Jersey in last year’s presidential election, but Republicans made inroads in the state.
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Tara Suter, The Hill, 13 May 2025
Even after accounting for multiple countries cutting their foreign aid budgets in recent months, new medical advances — from vaccines to nutritional education initiatives — could make inroads toward cutting the child mortality rate in half yet again, Gates wrote in his blog.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 May 2025
Last year, Trump, a Republican, made inroads in heavily Puerto Rican areas of eastern Pennsylvania and turned South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley while improving his numbers along Florida’s Interstate 4 corridor.
—Adriana Gomez Licon, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Both sites have made inroads in the U.S. after a federal appeals court ruled in October that Kalshi could allow Americans to bet on the 2024 election, though some states have since struck back with cease-and-desist letters.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 May 2025
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Tara Suter, The Hill, 13 May 2025
Even after accounting for multiple countries cutting their foreign aid budgets in recent months, new medical advances — from vaccines to nutritional education initiatives — could make inroads toward cutting the child mortality rate in half yet again, Gates wrote in his blog.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 May 2025
Last year, Trump, a Republican, made inroads in heavily Puerto Rican areas of eastern Pennsylvania and turned South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley while improving his numbers along Florida’s Interstate 4 corridor.
—Adriana Gomez Licon, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
Both sites have made inroads in the U.S. after a federal appeals court ruled in October that Kalshi could allow Americans to bet on the 2024 election, though some states have since struck back with cease-and-desist letters.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inroad
Noun
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Israel’s incursions are fueling a vicious cycle inside Syria.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
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The existential threat of Artificial Intelligence, starting with its incursions into privacy and security, is all too real, as is the notion of a cyber force manipulating the truth.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
Noun
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While some remain in fair condition, others have fallen victim to hazards ranging from ancient invasions to modern development.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 May 2025
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Preventive Measures Cultural Practices Since this weed grows the best in open areas with poor soil, keeping your lawn grass thick and healthy is a great line of defense against an invasion.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
Noun
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On Saturday, an employee at one of Smith’s restaurants shared insight into how operations have changed since the increase in raids.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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Meanwhile, there’s been a stronger focus on enforcement in the country’s interior, including workplace raids.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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“Inroad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inroad. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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