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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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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
Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The raid liberated them from the group, but their deprogramming hadn’t yet begun.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
When an emergency meeting with Moulin’s deputies is raided by the Gestapo, though, the film takes on a different shape.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
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Noun
For weeks, as the raids continued, the staff kept it up.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The raid liberated them from the group, but their deprogramming hadn’t yet begun.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Verb
In 2010, Israeli commandos raided the Turkish boat Mavi Marmara, which had been participating in an aid flotilla attempting to reach Gaza.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
When an emergency meeting with Moulin’s deputies is raided by the Gestapo, though, the film takes on a different shape.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raid
Noun
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Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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At the heart of this very British invasion’s appeal, beyond the revelatory historical detail and sharp insights, is the friendship and repartee between the two hosts.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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Each one would need to stock more interceptors and operate with escort ships to fend off attacks.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The first-half diagnosis The strangest part of San Diego’s sophomore season is that the attack has not collapsed.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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As Kayce's son Tate (Breckin Merrill) and Rainwater hid in the cabin, Mo Brings Plenty and Kayce were both on the defense as the ranch was invaded.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Russia invaded Ukraine more than four years ago, unleashing Europe’s largest conflict since World War II.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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By the afternoon of April 10, one week after Aldis said she was assaulted, a total of seven additional women reported to police that they were assaulted or molested by Borger during a massage.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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Blanche refused to rule out the notion that individuals convicted of assaulting police officers would be eligible to obtain money.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2026
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Federal aviation authorities have banned unauthorized drone flights over the stadiums, and Andrew Giuliani, the director of the White House’s World Cup task force, has described drone incursions as a leading threat.—
Nick Miroff,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Such knowledge is desperately needed along Russia’s border with NATO where there has been a spate of drone incursions in recent months, including from Ukrainian drones sent off course by Russian jamming.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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It was captured by Russian forces in the early months of the offensive in 2022.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Kalshi is mounting its own offensive, launching an ad campaign and lobbying effort, seeking to distinguish itself from Polymarket and defend itself against allegations.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The Warriors stormed back with a big seventh inning for a huge rally, but Taunton found a way in extras to win 8-7.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2026
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The rage turned to violence again late Sunday, when young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients, demanding the bodies of their relatives.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Early scattered four hits, three walks and recorded seven strikeouts across his start, which required a season-high 97 pitches (65 for strikes).—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Now in its fourth year, the event started in the fraught year of 2023, with economic contraction being exacerbated across Hollywood by the dual strikes, both of which were driven in part by anxieties about AI.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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“Raid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raid. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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