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 impact of such ICE invasions into Minnesota is being shared nationally, with profound cost to local commerce and also local communities.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Jan. 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
Officials also discussed violent incidents during the investigations, including when gang members allegedly pointed guns at young children during home invasions, including an 8-year-old and a 3-month-old infant.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 13 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
But some say last year’s Eaton fire made the situation worse, driving bears out of their habitat and increasing the number of home invasions.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Jan. 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
Officials also discussed violent incidents during the investigations, including when gang members allegedly pointed guns at young children during home invasions, including an 8-year-old and a 3-month-old infant.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 13 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
But some say last year’s Eaton fire made the situation worse, driving bears out of their habitat and increasing the number of home invasions.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invasions
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Others, such as Florida Republican Randy Fine, have cheered the federal incursions into local affairs.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ground forces, meanwhile, were employed as a blocking force for most of the conflict, preventing Iraqi incursions into Saudi Arabia while airpower systematically dismantled the Iraqi military apparatus and the regime that controlled it.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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In December, the White House did not rule out whether immigration raids were possible around the soccer matches this summer, of which seven are scheduled for South Florida.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Amazon-like company has been subjected to a number of investigations, raids, and inspections initiated by the Korea Fair Trade Commission, the country’s primary antitrust regulator, in recent years.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Invasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invasions. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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