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
Depending on the species, privet hedges can be aggressive invaders that form dense thickets that shade nearby native plants.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 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
Losing over there might be exponentially more brutal than losing over here, true, but the friendly invaders pouring into Britain don’t see themselves as capable of losing.
—Andrés Martinez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
But some of the worst invaders are actually noxious weeds, which can be directly harmful to humans, livestock, pets, and wildlife.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
To avoid odors and some stains, spray invaders with a soapy water mix to kill them without having to squish them.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
By the time police arrived, the home invaders had already left, possibly in a black Acura sport-utility vehicle with no license plates.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The Senators have taken steps to gradually phase out invaders in favour of their own fans.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Reestablishing native plants and animals, such as through reseeding efforts, brings back nature’s own garrisons to keep future waves of invaders at bay.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 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
Losing over there might be exponentially more brutal than losing over here, true, but the friendly invaders pouring into Britain don’t see themselves as capable of losing.
—Andrés Martinez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
But some of the worst invaders are actually noxious weeds, which can be directly harmful to humans, livestock, pets, and wildlife.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
To avoid odors and some stains, spray invaders with a soapy water mix to kill them without having to squish them.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
By the time police arrived, the home invaders had already left, possibly in a black Acura sport-utility vehicle with no license plates.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The Senators have taken steps to gradually phase out invaders in favour of their own fans.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Reestablishing native plants and animals, such as through reseeding efforts, brings back nature’s own garrisons to keep future waves of invaders at bay.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invaders
Noun
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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
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All that maritime commerce also attracted its fair share of Viking raiders from Scandinavia.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Residents said the attackers operated for hours, raiding homes and sending residents to flee to safety in neighboring communities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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And attackers are already automating exploits of these vulnerabilities.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Invaders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invaders. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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