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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Recent Examples of invader
Foreign invaders, including the Iranian ruler Nadir Shah and the Afghan king Ahmad Shah Abdali (also called Ahmad Shah Durrani), routed the Mughals.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
With some of the labels now calling the AI labs partners, the platforms have looked to posture themselves not as invaders but as music companies themselves.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
The incursion was the first time Russian territory was occupied by an invader since World War II and dealt a humiliating blow to the Kremlin.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Ben has William arrested as an invader and tosses him in the camp prison.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Aphids, whiteflies and hornworms are among the most common invaders, drawn in by nutrient-rich foliage and strong plant volatiles that attract sap-sucking insects.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Depending on the species, privet hedges can be aggressive invaders that form dense thickets that shade nearby native plants.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
Spring is the best time to keep this lawn invader at bay.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026
The two home invaders, as well as another suspect on the phone, demanded the man’s crypto.
—Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
With some of the labels now calling the AI labs partners, the platforms have looked to posture themselves not as invaders but as music companies themselves.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
The incursion was the first time Russian territory was occupied by an invader since World War II and dealt a humiliating blow to the Kremlin.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Ben has William arrested as an invader and tosses him in the camp prison.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Aphids, whiteflies and hornworms are among the most common invaders, drawn in by nutrient-rich foliage and strong plant volatiles that attract sap-sucking insects.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Depending on the species, privet hedges can be aggressive invaders that form dense thickets that shade nearby native plants.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
Spring is the best time to keep this lawn invader at bay.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2026
The two home invaders, as well as another suspect on the phone, demanded the man’s crypto.
—Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invader
Noun
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Replacing one wealthy father for another in corporate raider Peltz apparently does just that, as Brand Beckham Peltz is now assured of celebrity and wealth without any unseemly promotional hustle.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Vikings were raiders, pirates, traders, explorers, and colonizers who traveled far beyond their homeland in Scandinavia between the 9th and 11 centuries.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly at a vocational high school in Siverek, Sanliurfa province, before hiding inside the building.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The attacker did not have a criminal record, Sildak said.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It’s not meant to help members wage wars of choice, but to deter and repel aggressors by stipulating that an attack on one ally is an attack on all.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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The jury heard lawyers describe a fatal confrontation, with prosecutors saying the defendants attacked and killed Ascaridis, and defense attorneys contending that Ascaridis was the aggressor.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Invader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invader. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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