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as in invaded
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 attacked
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 raided
In 2020, the nest was raided by an unpaired male, and only three of seven chicks survived.
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
She was shot to death about 12 hours after police raided Gilbert’s home and found the pistol used to kill Stevenson, according to court filings.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Across the border in Kansas, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation raided 18 hemp stores across the state in an effort to end lax enforcement of laws against marijuana and THC in Kansas.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Last September, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement raided a Korean battery plant in Georgia, dragging off 300 Korean technicians and engineers in handcuffs and chains, alleging visa violations.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The saga began on August 21, 2022, when a group of Adams County, Ohio, Sheriff's Office deputies raided Foreman's Winchester, Ohio home, which is about 55 miles east of Cincinnati.
—Vanity Fair, 21 Mar. 2026
In 2019, a pair of private poker clubs was raided in Houston.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Some of Hadi’s friends have had their homes raided; others have been detained, or have gone missing.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
For those who don’t know, cops raided Afroman’s house in 2022.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
She was shot to death about 12 hours after police raided Gilbert’s home and found the pistol used to kill Stevenson, according to court filings.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Across the border in Kansas, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation raided 18 hemp stores across the state in an effort to end lax enforcement of laws against marijuana and THC in Kansas.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Last September, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement raided a Korean battery plant in Georgia, dragging off 300 Korean technicians and engineers in handcuffs and chains, alleging visa violations.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The saga began on August 21, 2022, when a group of Adams County, Ohio, Sheriff's Office deputies raided Foreman's Winchester, Ohio home, which is about 55 miles east of Cincinnati.
—Vanity Fair, 21 Mar. 2026
In 2019, a pair of private poker clubs was raided in Houston.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Some of Hadi’s friends have had their homes raided; others have been detained, or have gone missing.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
For those who don’t know, cops raided Afroman’s house in 2022.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raided
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Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, topped more than $100 a barrel on Monday for the first time since 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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That operation began on October 29, 1956, when Israel invaded the Sinai Peninsula and rapidly overwhelmed Egyptian forces.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kuwait’s Al Salmi tanker was attacked at the port connected to the United Arab Emirates city better known as a destination for influencers, Reuters and The New York Times reported.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Houthis have previously attacked commercial ships in the Red Sea to disrupt the flow of oil, gas and other commodities through the Bab el-Mandeb strait.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Swayman got plenty busy at the start of the second when the Wild stormed the B’s zone.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The margin grew to 45-21 early in the second quarter before the Clippers stormed back for their fourth straight victory, giving Coach Tyronn Lue the 400th win of his career.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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The sole occupant of the home was assaulted and tied up before the suspect stole several items from the home, including a vehicle, then used that vehicle to flee the scene, according to LeLacheur.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Two other people were assaulted during the altercation but were not shot.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Journalists heard several explosions from the direction of the Hezbollah stronghold, which Israel has repeatedly struck since war began.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Aaron thought about writing an op-ed or speaking at a rally, but such gestures struck him as painfully insufficient.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Raided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raided. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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