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
According to a new report out of Switzerland, four-time Formula 1 champion Alain Prost has been injured after his home was raided by a group of masked men.
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Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Coplan even had his New York City apartment raided by the FBI in November 2024, and had his cellphone and other electronic devices seized.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 19 May 2026
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
Fish arcades are increasingly rare in Charlotte since the Supreme Court’s ruling shut many down, but police have raided locations operating illegally in recent years.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
With such a dominating presence in the first three seasons of the PWHL, the Frost brass expects their roster to be raided.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Earlier in May, a suspect was arrested after police raided two shelters.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The action came three months after French law enforcement authorities raided X’s Paris office and summoned Musk for questioning.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Coplan even had his New York City apartment raided by the FBI in November 2024, and had his cellphone and other electronic devices seized.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 19 May 2026
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
Fish arcades are increasingly rare in Charlotte since the Supreme Court’s ruling shut many down, but police have raided locations operating illegally in recent years.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
With such a dominating presence in the first three seasons of the PWHL, the Frost brass expects their roster to be raided.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Earlier in May, a suspect was arrested after police raided two shelters.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
The action came three months after French law enforcement authorities raided X’s Paris office and summoned Musk for questioning.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raided
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That includes Moscow cutting off natural gas supplies to Europe in retaliation for sanctions the West imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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The pitch was invaded a few seconds after the final whistle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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Moments after the landscaper was attacked, officers got a call about a car in the middle of the street nearby.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Denise attacked Djena again, beating her until Mohamed and their eldest son, Ahmed, pulled her off.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Footage taken by local media in the courtyard and inside the building showed clouds of tear gas as riot police stormed through the premises, before journalists were removed by the police.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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Video taken by local media in the courtyard and inside the building showed clouds of tear gas as riot police stormed through the premises, before journalists were removed by the police.—
Cinar Kiper,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Four years earlier, Gaff had barged into the home of Vesey and assaulted her while both her children, both under the age of 2, were in another room.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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In a 4-3 decision, the appeals court found that Weinstein's trial judge allowed prosecutors to call women who said Weinstein had assaulted them to testify, even though their accusations did not specifically relate to the entertainment mogul's charges.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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After Addi Brown was hit by a pitch, Bree Martinelli struck a two-run double to center field, and Leah Rutherford closed out the scoring with an RBI on a squeeze bunt before Eustis was able to record an out.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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At the time of reporting FIFA struck media deals with 180 territories to broadcast the tournament, with more to come, indicating appetite remained strong even amid wider concerns.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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“Raided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raided. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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