as in raided
to enter for conquest or plunder
a superpower that had a tendency to invade and take over smaller and weaker countries
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Recent Examples of invaded
In May 1940, German forces invaded and then occupied the Netherlands, with Belgium and France following shortly thereafter.
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Time, 30 Sep. 2025
When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Victoria Amelina was busy writing a novel, taking part in the country’s literary scene, and parenting her son.
—Nelly Klos
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
The people invaded the institutions.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
The death toll has continually risen in the conflict, which began when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2025
When Russia first invaded Ukraine in February 2022 during Milan Fashion Week and at one of his usual press conferences, he was literally moved to tears thinking of the children involved in that war.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … OPINION MIKE POMPEO – Russian aircraft invaded two NATO members in two weeks.
—FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Poland borders Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia in 2022.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Heavener and Elliott sued, alleging that Phillips had invaded their privacy by secretly recording them.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Time, 30 Sep. 2025
When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Victoria Amelina was busy writing a novel, taking part in the country’s literary scene, and parenting her son.
—Nelly Klos
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
The people invaded the institutions.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
The death toll has continually risen in the conflict, which began when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2025
When Russia first invaded Ukraine in February 2022 during Milan Fashion Week and at one of his usual press conferences, he was literally moved to tears thinking of the children involved in that war.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … OPINION MIKE POMPEO – Russian aircraft invaded two NATO members in two weeks.
—FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Poland borders Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia in 2022.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Heavener and Elliott sued, alleging that Phillips had invaded their privacy by secretly recording them.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invaded
Verb
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Federal authorities raided and arrested Smith before that encounter happened.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The following day, agents raided her husband’s home and business, Century Homebuilders Group, in Coral Gables.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Sep. 2025
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Tennessean photo journalist Andrew Nelles was recognized with a first place award in environmental photography by the 2025 Green Eyeshade awards for a collection of photos documenting the impacts of Hurricane Helene, which ravaged parts of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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But Altadena was one of the neighborhoods most ravaged by the fire, and it's located miles away from Eaton Canyon.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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But one area that remained dominated by country crooners and fans, albeit amid gradual change, was Broadway.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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The area where the attack occurred is dominated by a majority-Jewish neighborhood situated right next to a majority-Muslim neighborhood.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Eagles attacked Skinner again, and the home crowd begged for a flag after the safety aggressively defended tight end Dallas Goedert, but no penalty was called.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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In the southern border city of Sderot, which was attacked on October 7, and is frequently the target of rocket fire, a group of Israelis gathered at an observation deck overlooking Gaza to revel in its ruin.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Building on the site commenced in the 13th century under the instruction of Ibn al-Ahmar, the first member of the Nasrid family to be emir of Granada, and the sprawling compound was used by the emirs until Isabella and Ferdinand conquered the city in 1492.—
Fiona Mozley,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps, executives say, Coors Field can never be conquered.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trammell soon occupied the White House on Homeland (2020), played sleazy blues bandleader Ben on This Is Us (2016–2017), and took the lead on Reckoning (2019–2020).—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Four additional dogs were found in another room that was occupied by both Millers, who are married, according to the release.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Invaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invaded. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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