as in incursions
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 invasions
The Nazi invasions left it and several other European colonies as international orphans.
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Thomas Robertson, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
There’s no reason for Republicans not to accede to Democrats’ demands that ICE adopt standard law enforcement practices, including no masks, visible ID and no warrantless arrests or home invasions.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
The business was first burglarized six months ago, and the family has since experienced two home invasions after being followed home from the store.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
One of America’s most important – and secretive – overseas assets, Diego Garcia has helped launch two invasions of Iraq, served as a vital landing spot for bombers that fly missions across Asia, and has been linked to US rendition efforts.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Fears persist that when elections, politics and foreign invasions become a gamble that insiders could abuse their access for profit and market odds could influence what actually happens.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 Jan. 2026
So there needed to be a balance of location that allowed for maritime travel and protection from the potential damage caused by piracy, invasions and the equally destructive power of storms.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Poland’s modern history was shaped by partitions, invasions and relying on others for security on the ground.
—Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
With millions in the streets, the objective of regime change is suddenly achievable, without the invasions and occupations that defined America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
—Behnam Ben Taleblu, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
Thomas Robertson, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
There’s no reason for Republicans not to accede to Democrats’ demands that ICE adopt standard law enforcement practices, including no masks, visible ID and no warrantless arrests or home invasions.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
The business was first burglarized six months ago, and the family has since experienced two home invasions after being followed home from the store.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
One of America’s most important – and secretive – overseas assets, Diego Garcia has helped launch two invasions of Iraq, served as a vital landing spot for bombers that fly missions across Asia, and has been linked to US rendition efforts.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
Fears persist that when elections, politics and foreign invasions become a gamble that insiders could abuse their access for profit and market odds could influence what actually happens.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 Jan. 2026
So there needed to be a balance of location that allowed for maritime travel and protection from the potential damage caused by piracy, invasions and the equally destructive power of storms.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Poland’s modern history was shaped by partitions, invasions and relying on others for security on the ground.
—Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
With millions in the streets, the objective of regime change is suddenly achievable, without the invasions and occupations that defined America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
—Behnam Ben Taleblu, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invasions
Noun
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Romania alone experienced multiple drone incursions and debris discoveries over several months, often triggering fighter scrambles.—
Frederic Lemieux,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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But every time Trump takes to social media, angered by drug trafficking – or drone incursions, Sheinbaum Pardo has deftly reminded him of their working partnership, Jacobson said.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Charges against 17 people arrested during demonstrations against Operation Midway Blitz immigration raids around Chicagoland last year have been dismissed as prosecutorial accusations have faded.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Israeli settler violence and settlement expansion has grown, and daily Palestinian life has been choked by movement restrictions and military raids.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Invasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invasions. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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