1
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
Sovereign was raided by the FBI in 2017.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Altunar and 30 others were arrested in June in Kings Mountain when about 100 Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers raided a fire equipment plant.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
In February, federal immigration agents raided her family's east Charlotte home, detaining her, her mother, and her brother, according to WFAE.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
In 2010, Israeli commandos raided the Mavi Marmara, the flagship of a flotilla crewed by a 600-strong alliance of pro-Palestinian activists, aid workers, politicians, and doctors.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Wu has faced criticism from Republicans over his allegedly close relationship with Chinese officials after photos surfaced of him and consular officials from a Chinese diplomatic post that was raided in 2020 after the federal government accused them of espionage.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2025
Diddy’s Star Island compound and his home in Los Angeles were raided by the feds in March 2024.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Law enforcement first raided this cultivation site in 2024, but it was not rehabilitated until this year due to the presence of hazardous chemicals.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
In 2003, the Drug Enforcement Administration raided his home in California in connection with his bong company, Chong Glass, on charges of conspiracy to distribute drug paraphernalia.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Altunar and 30 others were arrested in June in Kings Mountain when about 100 Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers raided a fire equipment plant.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
In February, federal immigration agents raided her family's east Charlotte home, detaining her, her mother, and her brother, according to WFAE.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
In 2010, Israeli commandos raided the Mavi Marmara, the flagship of a flotilla crewed by a 600-strong alliance of pro-Palestinian activists, aid workers, politicians, and doctors.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Wu has faced criticism from Republicans over his allegedly close relationship with Chinese officials after photos surfaced of him and consular officials from a Chinese diplomatic post that was raided in 2020 after the federal government accused them of espionage.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2025
Diddy’s Star Island compound and his home in Los Angeles were raided by the feds in March 2024.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Law enforcement first raided this cultivation site in 2024, but it was not rehabilitated until this year due to the presence of hazardous chemicals.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
In 2003, the Drug Enforcement Administration raided his home in California in connection with his bong company, Chong Glass, on charges of conspiracy to distribute drug paraphernalia.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raided
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The president framed efforts to end the foreign war, which began when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, as a matter of duty.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Squandered Opportunities for Venezuela After Russia invaded Ukraine, the Biden administration tried to induce Venezuelan cooperation with sanctions relief.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tonges, who before Sunday’s game had never caught a regular-season pass, attacked the ball and gave San Francisco the lead.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The occurrences grew more aggressive over time, with the Smurls' 75-pound German shepherd getting slammed into a wall and Jack getting attacked while praying.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Florida State was fined $50,000 after fans stormed the field following Saturday’s 31-17 victory over Alabama, becoming the first team in the ACC to receive the fine following the conference’s policy change in July.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Separately, the United Nations said Houthi authorities stormed its premises in areas under their control in Yemen and detained at least 11 personnel.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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One of the women estimated that the singer assaulted her at least 23 times during her six years of employment at the musician's home.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 2020, Ellis claimed that the Grammy winner assaulted her outside of a Beverly Hills medical office in February 2018.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Sochi Mayor Andrey Proshunin posted photos of the damage to Telegram, saying a military monument was also struck by debris.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Nassau County police first received a description of the person who was fatally struck on the parkway and then received a call from Christopher's school roughly 15 minutes later about a missing boy, detective Tracey Cabey tells PEOPLE.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Raided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raided. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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