Synonyms of inroad

inroad

noun

ˈin-ˌrōd 

as in incursion

a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory

the army is finally making inroads into enemy territory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• incursion
• invasion
• raid
• foray
• irruption
• descent
• strike
• onslaught
• assault
• rush
• plunder
• bombardment
• siege
• aggression
• onset
• offensive
• storm
• pillage
• surprise
• offense
• ambush
• sortie
• counterattack
• trap
• sally
• air raid
• ambuscade
• charge
• coup de main
• counteroffensive
• blitz
• blitzkrieg
• counteraggression
• counterassault
• counterstrike

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inroad

Indiana could be on the verge of establishing itself as annual contenders as long as Cignetti sticks around, as the Hoosiers have followed up their portal success by making inroads in high school recruiting. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

But liquor brands have made inroads into sports for more than a decade. — John Kell, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

The county tax program referenced in the settlement is also expected to lead to inroads in the county’s ongoing legal battle with the Missouri State Tax Commission, which previously directed the county to roll back its 2023 assessments. — Ilana Arougheti july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

The data show white men dominating executive and senior manager roles at private companies, though women and minorities have made inroads, especially in the years following the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements. — Alexandra Olson, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

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