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
Ukraine has acquired deep knowlege of drone warfare since Russia invaded in 2022.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The Iran war briefly drove oil to $118 a barrel, the highest price since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The last time oil prices breached $110 per barrel was after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2026
The last time oil rose above $100 a barrel was shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
The last time oil and gas prices surged to such levels was immediately after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Crude oil last traded at above $100 a barrel in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
In 1982, after Israel invaded Lebanon, Iranian agents cultivated ties among fellow Shia who resented Israel’s presence.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Pain returned in April 2025, and a scan revealed cancer had invaded bone in her right hip.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The Iran war briefly drove oil to $118 a barrel, the highest price since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The last time oil prices breached $110 per barrel was after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Mar. 2026
The last time oil rose above $100 a barrel was shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
The last time oil and gas prices surged to such levels was immediately after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Crude oil last traded at above $100 a barrel in 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
In 1982, after Israel invaded Lebanon, Iranian agents cultivated ties among fellow Shia who resented Israel’s presence.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Pain returned in April 2025, and a scan revealed cancer had invaded bone in her right hip.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invaded
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The day Johnson’s office hosted Mayor Kaohly Her at a Dayton’s Bluff coffee shop to hear from a panel of immigrant business owners, some participants arrived ashen-faced, reporting that ICE agents had raided a nearby Latin grocery on East Seventh Street.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Khamenka was detained in June after his house was raided and has spent more than a half year behind bars.—
Yuras Karmanau,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The moment causes Byron, a selfish and braggadocious villain, to have a change of heart, stopping shipments of The Beauty and paying off the families ravaged by its gruesome side effects, like Bella’s.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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When the Assad regime in nearby Syria collapsed in late 2024, its security forces had been hollowed out – and its economy ravaged – by years of civil conflict.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Shah, 35, former mayor of the capital city of Kathmandu, has dominated the race to become Nepal’s PM during the campaign, gaining popularity across the country.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The fear that artificial intelligence (AI) will hollow out the workforce has dominated corporate boardrooms and business headlines for years, and gathered pace in early 2026.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Iran, Israel and the United States also have attacked oil and gas facilities since the war started, worsening supply concerns.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Its national oil company declared force majeure after the country’s sole oil refinery was attacked.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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After fashion’s front row set conquered London, the caravan rolled onto Milan Fashion Week, where the energy felt instantly amplified.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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News broke yesterday that Andor‘s Beau Willimon has boarded a Game of Thrones movie, which will follow the story of Aegon I, the first Lord of the Seven Kingdoms who conquered Westeros and spawned the Targaryen dynasty.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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Israeli troops advanced deeper into Lebanese territory and occupied additional villages after the Lebanese military withdrew.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ever since stepping out hand in hand with Prince Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games, Meghan Markle has occupied a singular space in the fashion discourse, equal parts modern royal and consummate California cool girl.—
Frances Solá-Santiago,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Invaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invaded. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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