as in incursion
a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory
the invasion of the Soviet Union by Germany during World War II
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Recent Examples of invasion
Pabon will answer to home invasion, armed assault, and other violent crimes that were the subject of his outstanding warrants.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
So has Russia – once a staunch advocate of nuclear nonproliferation – since its invasion of Ukraine.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
American intelligence acquired detailed knowledge of Russia’s invasion plans, including the timing, no later than early November 2021.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
People are marching in the streets of Barcelona against this invasion of their spaces.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
So has Russia – once a staunch advocate of nuclear nonproliferation – since its invasion of Ukraine.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
American intelligence acquired detailed knowledge of Russia’s invasion plans, including the timing, no later than early November 2021.
—Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
People are marching in the streets of Barcelona against this invasion of their spaces.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invasion
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And in comments to state media after the drone incursion, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko also appeared to deflect blame.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The war and this week’s incursion continue to highlight that drone warfare will be a fundamental part of how current and future conflicts are fought and won.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Though the United States decided against deportation, images of the workers being chained and handcuffed during the raid caused widespread alarm in South Korea.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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Following the indictment, the FBI on Wednesday conducted a raid near Augusta, Georgia, arresting leaders after years of allegations that the church operated like a cult and preyed on military communities nationwide.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Invasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invasion. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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