as in raiders
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 invaders
That would save countless American lives, not to mention billions of taxpayer dollars squandered on welfare for these lawless invaders.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Cockroaches are notorious invaders, entering through cracks and gaps, pipes and vents.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
This natural method can be a gentle yet effective way to protect your plants from these common invaders.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Over millennia, and after the Phoenicians landed, numerous invaders controlled Mallorca, including the Romans, the Germanic Vandals, and the Byzantines.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Innate defenses include everything from physical barriers—skin, mucous, gastric acid—to immune cells that can indiscriminately gobble invaders, as well as chemical signals that can swiftly ignite generic inflammation.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Even one drink of alcohol damages the immune system, lowering its ability to battle invaders within 20 minutes of consumption.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Wanting to step up their efforts to battle an array of aquatic invaders, federal agencies have launched a $550,000 prize challenge to solicit help in eliminating the risk of the mussels spreading.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Federal prosecutors have alleged that after escaping, the home invaders met up with Isaiah Dukes, Khiell Dukes, Ramsey and other co-conspirators, who checked to ensure all the proceeds from the robbery were collected.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Cockroaches are notorious invaders, entering through cracks and gaps, pipes and vents.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
This natural method can be a gentle yet effective way to protect your plants from these common invaders.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Over millennia, and after the Phoenicians landed, numerous invaders controlled Mallorca, including the Romans, the Germanic Vandals, and the Byzantines.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Innate defenses include everything from physical barriers—skin, mucous, gastric acid—to immune cells that can indiscriminately gobble invaders, as well as chemical signals that can swiftly ignite generic inflammation.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Even one drink of alcohol damages the immune system, lowering its ability to battle invaders within 20 minutes of consumption.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Wanting to step up their efforts to battle an array of aquatic invaders, federal agencies have launched a $550,000 prize challenge to solicit help in eliminating the risk of the mussels spreading.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Federal prosecutors have alleged that after escaping, the home invaders met up with Isaiah Dukes, Khiell Dukes, Ramsey and other co-conspirators, who checked to ensure all the proceeds from the robbery were collected.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invaders
Noun
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Pumpkin’s lonely holiday ritual is interrupted by the arrival of a savage gang of raiders at her doorstep led by Thalia (Sossamon).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Out of all 32 teams in the League, the Las Vegas raiders get the first pick of the draft, with the New York Jets to follow.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bukayo Saka — England/Arsenal Saka suffers a little here from Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach depressing the final third production of all Arsenal’s attackers.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Local authorities in Pakistan said Tuesday that security forces killed eight attackers and thwarted an attempt to seize the checkpoint.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Invaders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invaders. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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