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
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.
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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
There are more than 300 species of ants in the Southeast, including non-native invaders.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
These live cultures support gut health by crowding out harmful microbes, creating compounds that fight off invaders, and producing substances that calm inflammation and strengthen the lining of your intestines.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
This shift was also reflected in the language and coverage of Islam in right-wing media, which often portrayed Muslims as invaders wanting to impose Sharia law and as a drain on social welfare.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Research shows these early exposures prime the immune system to recognize outside invaders for life.
—Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Foreign invaders, including the Iranian ruler Nadir Shah and the Afghan king Ahmad Shah Abdali (also called Ahmad Shah Durrani), routed the Mughals.
—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
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
There are more than 300 species of ants in the Southeast, including non-native invaders.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
These live cultures support gut health by crowding out harmful microbes, creating compounds that fight off invaders, and producing substances that calm inflammation and strengthen the lining of your intestines.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
This shift was also reflected in the language and coverage of Islam in right-wing media, which often portrayed Muslims as invaders wanting to impose Sharia law and as a drain on social welfare.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Research shows these early exposures prime the immune system to recognize outside invaders for life.
—Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Foreign invaders, including the Iranian ruler Nadir Shah and the Afghan king Ahmad Shah Abdali (also called Ahmad Shah Durrani), routed the Mughals.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invaders
Noun
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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
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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 abduction reflects escalating instability in Mali, where military authorities have made arrests alleging that soldiers collaborated with the attackers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Their title ambitions should mean minimal rotation, making both their attackers and defenders excellent options.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Invaders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invaders. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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