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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
Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Because of the paralyzing fear caused by their operation, small businesses whose customer bases and workforces include immigrant community members temporarily closed due to the sharp drop in customers and fear that their businesses would be subject to CBP raids.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
On May 10, 2004, Bravo said agents of Venezuela’s intelligence service, then known as the DISIP, raided a private residence without a warrant, beat and detained her, and took her to El Helicoide, the agency’s main detention complex.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Without these corporate partners, ICE could not carry out violent raids, operate sprawling detention centers, or deport people at scale.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Because of the paralyzing fear caused by their operation, small businesses whose customer bases and workforces include immigrant community members temporarily closed due to the sharp drop in customers and fear that their businesses would be subject to CBP raids.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
In the weeks since the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided an elections facility in Fulton County, Georgia, local and federal officials have clashed over the process and legality of the raid.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
On May 10, 2004, Bravo said agents of Venezuela’s intelligence service, then known as the DISIP, raided a private residence without a warrant, beat and detained her, and took her to El Helicoide, the agency’s main detention complex.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raid
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After Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago, EU members moved to end their dependence on Russian oil and gas.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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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
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Militants have carried out shooting attacks on troops, and Israel says its strikes are in response to that and other violations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The administration’s attacks on Lemon and independent journalists have boosted their online attention and revenue.—
Drew Harwell,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago this month.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Another scene that always gives me goosebumps is the one with the birds and winged creatures invading the high-tech production, especially because of the sound work and the powerful voice of Tulipa Ruiz.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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There are at least two amphibious ready groups — US Navy task forces for assaulting the shore from the sea.—
Jamie Tarabay,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Aljorna and Sosa-Celis denied assaulting the officer.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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My brother called the police to report the incursion.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
17 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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Peace talks between both sides ultimately broke down last year after the ELN staged an offensive in Catatumbo in which dozens of people were killed and more than 50,000 were forced to flee their homes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The offensive reflects a larger pattern of atrocities in Sudan’s war, which has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Geneva led 43-34 at halftime, but Burlington Central stormed back to force a 49-49 tie on Wilson’s floater in the lane late in the third quarter.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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After straddling a gate in Run 2 of the slalom in Bormio, an emotional Atle Lie McGrath of Norway chucked his ski poles and laid down in the snow after storming off the Stelvio course.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Israel has raised its alert level amid growing indications of a potential joint US-Israel strike on Iran, Israeli sources told CNN.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Writers Guild made headlines in 2023 for the second-longest strike in the union’s history.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Raid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raid. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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