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
Trump's inroads with Garden State voters could be tested in November, as Republicans point to last year's presidential results as a sign the state has gotten more favorable for the GOP.
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Grace Sandman, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Double Threat There is, however, some other suggestion that Google might also be making inroads with its TPUs.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With Mills still undeclared, other Democrats such as Graham Platner and Jordan Wood have jumped into the race and have begun traveling across the state to make early inroads with voters.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
And Canadian media giants are looking to offset declining Canadian viewership for traditional linear TV channels with more inroads into the streaming space.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
But Section 230’s application to AI platforms remains uncertain, and recently, attorneys have made inroads with creative legal tactics in consumer cases targeting tech companies.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
The brand has been making inroads among fitness and wellness enthusiasts thanks in part to its signature Move Trainer shoe and apparel collection made from recycled materials.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
Next year, labor groups hope to make inroads on issues other than pay, such as the ability to telework.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
That could leave an opening for programs like Notre Dame, Iowa and Wisconsin to make inroads with four-star prospects in Michigan’s backyard.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Grace Sandman, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Double Threat There is, however, some other suggestion that Google might also be making inroads with its TPUs.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With Mills still undeclared, other Democrats such as Graham Platner and Jordan Wood have jumped into the race and have begun traveling across the state to make early inroads with voters.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
And Canadian media giants are looking to offset declining Canadian viewership for traditional linear TV channels with more inroads into the streaming space.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
But Section 230’s application to AI platforms remains uncertain, and recently, attorneys have made inroads with creative legal tactics in consumer cases targeting tech companies.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
The brand has been making inroads among fitness and wellness enthusiasts thanks in part to its signature Move Trainer shoe and apparel collection made from recycled materials.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
Next year, labor groups hope to make inroads on issues other than pay, such as the ability to telework.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
That could leave an opening for programs like Notre Dame, Iowa and Wisconsin to make inroads with four-star prospects in Michigan’s backyard.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inroads
Noun
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In 2024, the FAA reported 1,664 runway incursions, which is when an aircraft enters a runway without clearance.—
Asher Redd,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The raid, part of ongoing Israeli operations in the West Bank, adds to the tension in Qalqilya, a city encircled by the Israeli separation barrier and frequently targeted in military incursions.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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This time producer Brad Ingelsby tapped Mark Ruffalo as a depressed and traumatized FBI agent leading a task force investigating a series of home invasions targeting drug dens in the area.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The power vacuum that ensues during this transition process has made the Tibetan capital, Lhasa, susceptible to foreign invasions and internal turmoil.—
Tenzin Dorjee,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
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Across the street is a police station, where federal agents gathered before immigration raids.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Durham City Council passed the resolution on Tuesday with a unanimous vote to shield city workers against raids and arrests carried out by federal officials, according to The Duke Chronicle.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Inroads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inroads. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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