irruptions

noun

plural of irruption
as in incursions
a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory the irruptions of the Goths into Italy in the fifth century

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  1. incursions
  2. invasions
  3. raids
Noun
  • Fire agencies across the state have for years warned the public to keep their drones grounded over active wildfires, yet drone incursions remain a constant problem, fire officials said.
    — Sydney Brammer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Danish authorities did not specifically name Russia as the main culprit behind the drone incursions but described the possibility of drones launching from ships.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
Definition of incursions
Noun
  • Multiple prominent professional athletes have been victims of home invasions in recent years.
    — Matt Schubert, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion in 2022, following his covert invasions of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula and eastern regions in 2014, Russian forces have captured roughly 12% of Ukraine’s territory.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of invasions
Noun
  • The large-scale pushback against ICE raids in Minnesota was a testament to the power of community.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • The honest footnote is that those protests were about immigration raids; the robotaxis were simply the nearest available effigy.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of raids
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“Irruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irruptions. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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