Synonyms of inroads

inroads

noun

plural of inroad

as in incursions

a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory

the army is finally making inroads into enemy territory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• incursions
• invasions
• raids
• forays
• irruptions
• onslaughts
• descents
• strikes
• assaults
• aggressions
• rushes
• storms
• bombardments
• offensives
• sieges
• plunders
• offenses
• sallies
• onsets
• ambushes
• ambuscades
• sorties
• air raids
• counterattacks
• coups de main
• surprises
• traps
• pillages
• counteroffensives
• charges
• blitzes
• blitzkriegs
• counterstrikes
• counterassaults
• counteraggressions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inroads

But while anti-immigrant, pro-Russian parties have made inroads across the continent in recent years, there have also been notable reversals, and some have softened their views to build coalitions with moderates. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

On the heels of a paper-thin primary victory, Jewish voters are not the only group El-Sayed needed to make inroads with. — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Uzbekistan confirmed its purchase of Chinese J-10CE jets, becoming the second country after Pakistan to add the fighter to its arsenal, as Beijing makes inroads into high-end defense. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Fellow Dems see the race as a golden chance to make inroads in a GOP-heavy legislature. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Under Maduro, Venezuela and its oil sector had come under increasing Chinese influence and control, with Russia also making inroads into the sector. — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Religion and morals could be inroads for Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian, to reach rural voters, Rottinghaus said. — Eleanor Dearman updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Thanks to all these survey techniques, Arizona scientists are making inroads in illuminating the secret lives of these nocturnal critters. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026

The global disruption to oil, gas and fertilizer trade caused by the closure of the strait has also helped Russia make inroads on finding new customers. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026