as in incursions
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 inroads
At the same time, the producers have made notable inroads into the arthouse mainstream since partnering with Juliette Schrameck to launch the production outfit Lumen in 2024.
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Ben Croll, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Even with tariffs as high as 45%, Chinese EVs are making rapid inroads into European vehicle markets, threatening a key source of employment.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
With less regulatory red tape there has been more M & A activity in the sector and Regions themselves at a $25 billion valuation could be a desirable dance partner for a larger bank looking to make deep inroads into the southeast.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
This is where the Illinois GOP must make inroads.
—Paul Miller, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Nvidia’s rivals in China are making inroads.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The biggest story of the Jamaican patty lately has been its inroads into the higher end, following the same trajectory as pizza and bagels before it.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
China has made inroads with trade and rare minerals in South America.
—Keir Simmons, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
However, Republicans have made some inroads with some Empire State voters recently.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Ben Croll, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Even with tariffs as high as 45%, Chinese EVs are making rapid inroads into European vehicle markets, threatening a key source of employment.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
With less regulatory red tape there has been more M & A activity in the sector and Regions themselves at a $25 billion valuation could be a desirable dance partner for a larger bank looking to make deep inroads into the southeast.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
This is where the Illinois GOP must make inroads.
—Paul Miller, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Nvidia’s rivals in China are making inroads.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The biggest story of the Jamaican patty lately has been its inroads into the higher end, following the same trajectory as pizza and bagels before it.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
China has made inroads with trade and rare minerals in South America.
—Keir Simmons, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
However, Republicans have made some inroads with some Empire State voters recently.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inroads
Noun
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But what has transpired in practice is that cops are sorely missed during ICE incursions.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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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
Noun
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American military action could spark a backlash, not just from a public with deep memories of US invasions in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but from Sheinbaum’s leftist Morena party and Mexico’s staunchly nationalist army.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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But some say last year’s Eaton fire made the situation worse, driving bears out of their habitat and increasing the number of home invasions.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Other factors are driving up beef prices, too, including feed costs because of tariffs coming from Canada and labor shortages with immigrant raids on ranches.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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In March 2024, his private plane traveled from California to Antigua amid raids on his homes in Los Angeles and Miami by federal agents, according to flight trackers reviewed by PEOPLE at the time.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Inroads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inroads. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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