as in raider
one that starts armed conflict against another especially without reasonable cause
vigilant defenders at the border were quick to repel the invaders
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Noun
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To determine the importance of genes in body size and caste organization, the researchers examined clonal raider ants.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 July 2025 -
The 90-minute film follows three different warriors throughout history: A Viking raider and her son on a quest for revenge; two Japanese brothers—a ninja and a Samurai—who turn on one another in a war of succession; and a WWII pilot who investigates an extraterrestrial threat.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Durnan's lawyers denied all the allegations, claimed self-defense and accused Balfe of being the aggressor.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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It’s also formulated with a concoction of beneficial skincare ingredients such as ceramides, squalane, hyaluronic acid, and goji berries to boost hydration, even skin tone, and defend against environmental aggressors that wreak havoc on the complexion.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Invader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invader. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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