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as in invasion
a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory
repeated Viking raids wore down the defenses of the seaside village
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as in attack
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
an early morning raid by Federal agents took the smugglers in their hideout by surprise
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1
as in to invade
to enter for conquest or plunder
a fox has been raiding the chicken coop, and now we're down to eight hens
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as in to attack
to take sudden, violent action against
the enemy tribe raided the village just before dawn, taking everyone by surprise
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Recent Examples of raid
Abby Monteil, Them., 6 May 2025
Related article More than 100 migrants were detained during a raid on a Colorado nightclub.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Adam Reiss, NBC news, 5 May 2025
Officers raided at least 15 locations across multiple Brazilian states on Saturday ahead of the show, seizing phones and other electronic devices, authorities said.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 4 May 2025
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Noun
Indica added that some undercover cops tipped her during the raid, while other police officers recognized Lepore and asked for photos with her.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 6 May 2025
Related article More than 100 migrants were detained during a raid on a Colorado nightclub.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Verb
Prosecutors have said that when Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Miami Beach, Florida, were raided last year, federal agents seized more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 5 May 2025
Officers raided at least 15 locations across multiple Brazilian states on Saturday ahead of the show, seizing phones and other electronic devices, authorities said.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raid
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Russia, however, delays, sets preconditions, plays for time, and continues its war of invasion.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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Once established the tribunal will focus on prosecuting Russian leaders most responsible for the full-scale invasion of Ukraine that began in 2022.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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The attack left about 1,200 people dead, and militants captured Alexander and some 250 others to hold hostage. 'Greatest gift': Family of NJ's Edan Alexander heads to Israel as Hamas agrees to release How many hostages remain in Gaza?—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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He was taken by Hamas from an Israeli military base during the October 7, 2023 attack in which about 250 people were abducted and 1,200 were killed, according to Israeli authorities.—
Amira El-Fekki
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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This metabolically active fat accumulates around the waist, surrounding and invading the heart, liver, and pancreas.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Georgetown Law School Professor David Super also questioned the amount of deference that Haines gave the administration, including on the questions of whether Tren de Aragua is invading the U.S. and whether the Venezuelan government is responsible.—
Joe Walsh
May 15,
CBS News,
15 May 2025
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The suit alleges that Robinson assaulted one woman at least 23 times from May 2014 to February 2020, often in places in his home without security cameras.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
8 May 2025
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Combs assaulted women, by among other things, striking, punching, dragging, throwing objects at, and kicking them.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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The existential threat of Artificial Intelligence, starting with its incursions into privacy and security, is all too real, as is the notion of a cyber force manipulating the truth.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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Israel’s incursions are fueling a vicious cycle inside Syria.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
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New Jersey Transit service has been suspended Friday as train engineers walked off the job just after midnight amidst a labor strike.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The last time there was a strike at New Jersey Transit was in 1983, more than 40 years ago.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
16 May 2025
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The Panthers stormed back in this series by getting the game played on their terms at Amerant Bank Arena.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The reigning champs built substantial leads at home in both Games 1 and 2, but New York stormed back to win both those contests in stunning fashion.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Houthi attacks on shipping The Houthis had been waging persistent missile and drone attacks against commercial and military ships in the region in what the group’s leadership has described as an effort to end Israel’s offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Petro maintained that the state will not back down from its offensive against armed groups.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
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“Raid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raid. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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