as in raids
to enter for conquest or plunder
a superpower that had a tendency to invade and take over smaller and weaker countries
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Recent Examples of invades
Japan and Taiwan China and Japan relations are currently particularly fraught, with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting last year Japan might get involved if China invades Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory.
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Jennifer Pak, NPR, 8 Mar. 2026
But 1 in 200 will experience irreversible paralysis when the virus invades their nervous system.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Michigan State invades Ann Arbor for a top-10 tilt with Michigan.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
One tiny root invades and expands over time, enlarging holes and allowing more roots to grow inside.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … OPINION NICOLE VELASCO & ERIN MERSINO – America's churches under siege as violence increasingly invades sacred ground.
—FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
In the midst of a brutally cold winter, an unwelcome armed force invades a peaceful community, bringing panic, turmoil and brutal violence.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Both sides gave conflicting accounts of the incident, which follows weeks of retaliation from China after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Tokyo might intervene if China invades Taiwan.
—semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Stove God Cooks invades the scene while barring up from outside the driver’s window POV.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025
Jennifer Pak, NPR, 8 Mar. 2026
But 1 in 200 will experience irreversible paralysis when the virus invades their nervous system.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Michigan State invades Ann Arbor for a top-10 tilt with Michigan.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
One tiny root invades and expands over time, enlarging holes and allowing more roots to grow inside.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … OPINION NICOLE VELASCO & ERIN MERSINO – America's churches under siege as violence increasingly invades sacred ground.
—FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
In the midst of a brutally cold winter, an unwelcome armed force invades a peaceful community, bringing panic, turmoil and brutal violence.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Both sides gave conflicting accounts of the incident, which follows weeks of retaliation from China after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Tokyo might intervene if China invades Taiwan.
—semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Stove God Cooks invades the scene while barring up from outside the driver’s window POV.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invades
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Some owls will hunt the wildlife that raids our garbage cans, like skunks and opossums.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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More news to know now FBI raids Atlanta election facility.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Made in equal parts as creator Hugo Ensslin originally conceived it, the Green Chartreuse utterly dominates the experience, but back down the liqueur and boost the other two ingredients a touch, and the Tipperary is a bold but charming drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Grove now dominates the corner of Ogden and 3rd where the blast occurred, but Ross Dress for Less is still there.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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As of early Monday morning, nearly 150 flights at MIA had been impacted, and that's expected to increase as the winter storm ravages the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.—
February 23,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The tall green trees pop against the clear blue sky, until a wildfire ravages the forest and changes Grainger’s life.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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They're initially separated, because of John's military job that took him away from his family for so long, but their expedition brings them closer again, reminding them that love conquers all – even when you're lost in space.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Cruise down Market Street—skimming past buzzing tech hubs—while your autonomous vehicle conquers steep hills and tight turns with uncanny precision.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The celestial equator is just a projection of Earth’s terrestrial equator onto our sky and occupies the same mathematical plane as Earth’s terrestrial equator.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Nevada, by Imogen Binnie, occupies a similar place in my own literary imagination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Symptoms of measles, a virus that attacks the lungs and airways, can include fever, cough, a blotchy rash, and red, watery eyes.—
Andrew Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bifenthrin, which attacks an insect’s nervous system and is considered a possible human carcinogen, was found on strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, collards, celery, bok choy and green beans, according to the report.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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