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as in invasions
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 attacks
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 invades
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 assaults
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 raids
Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The same nurses hailed as essential workers during the pandemic are now dealing with the impact of ICE raids and ICE presence in hospitals, endangering nurses and their patients.
—Sonia Lawrence, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Soto-Martínez said his biggest accomplishments include raising the minimum wage to $30 for tourism workers, updating the rent stabilization ordinance for the first time in 40 years and growing his district’s rapid response network to combat federal immigration raids.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
See video … LISTEN Tune in as federal raids on Minnesota businesses signal a nationwide crackdown on fraud and a push to eliminate waste.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
He is stripped of his business license, faces police raids and arrests, and is forced to shut down the testing centre.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Within days, the farm raids ended.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
Will Chicago see another surge in immigration raids like last year's Operation Midway Blitz?
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Schwarzbach is one of several international soccer fans who spoke to CNN Travel about their decision to skip the World Cup games in the US, amid violent ICE raids in immigrant communities, the killing of two Americans by federal agents, and a long, controversial list of American foreign policies.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Adam Lashinsky, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Some owls will hunt the wildlife that raids our garbage cans, like skunks and opossums.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
More news to know now FBI raids Atlanta election facility.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
November raids By mid-November, law enforcement had collected enough evidence to conduct early-morning raids, including on North Carey Street at the home of Shawn Oliver.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2025
The episode sees Marge revisit her nostalgia for a Dawson's Creek-esque '90s teen drama as Lisa raids her mom's closet for vintage threads with the help of fashion-forward classmates Devin (Cole Escola) and Vidalia (Stephanie Hsu).
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Appalachian State’s victory at Michigan in 2007 remains the greatest example of what can happen when a good FCS team walks into your house and raids the fridge, and everything else, but leaves the dog.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Microsoft raids Google’s AI ranks Mustafa Suleyman, one of the founders of Google’s DeepMind, who is now head of Microsoft AI, is raiding his old company for talent, calling them personally on the phone with the promise that life at Microsoft has more of a startup vibe than Google does.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Pritzker last fall tasked the Illinois Accountability Commission with fact-finding about the sweeping Chicago-area raids for posterity, the public eye and potential future law enforcement actions, but the panel itself has no direct law enforcement power.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The same nurses hailed as essential workers during the pandemic are now dealing with the impact of ICE raids and ICE presence in hospitals, endangering nurses and their patients.
—Sonia Lawrence, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Soto-Martínez said his biggest accomplishments include raising the minimum wage to $30 for tourism workers, updating the rent stabilization ordinance for the first time in 40 years and growing his district’s rapid response network to combat federal immigration raids.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
See video … LISTEN Tune in as federal raids on Minnesota businesses signal a nationwide crackdown on fraud and a push to eliminate waste.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
He is stripped of his business license, faces police raids and arrests, and is forced to shut down the testing centre.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Within days, the farm raids ended.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
Will Chicago see another surge in immigration raids like last year's Operation Midway Blitz?
—Chris Tye, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Schwarzbach is one of several international soccer fans who spoke to CNN Travel about their decision to skip the World Cup games in the US, amid violent ICE raids in immigrant communities, the killing of two Americans by federal agents, and a long, controversial list of American foreign policies.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
That figure has dwindled to around 3 percent as fewer candidates avail themselves of the money and Congress raids the fund for other things.
—Adam Lashinsky, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Some owls will hunt the wildlife that raids our garbage cans, like skunks and opossums.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
More news to know now FBI raids Atlanta election facility.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
November raids By mid-November, law enforcement had collected enough evidence to conduct early-morning raids, including on North Carey Street at the home of Shawn Oliver.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2025
The episode sees Marge revisit her nostalgia for a Dawson's Creek-esque '90s teen drama as Lisa raids her mom's closet for vintage threads with the help of fashion-forward classmates Devin (Cole Escola) and Vidalia (Stephanie Hsu).
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Appalachian State’s victory at Michigan in 2007 remains the greatest example of what can happen when a good FCS team walks into your house and raids the fridge, and everything else, but leaves the dog.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Microsoft raids Google’s AI ranks Mustafa Suleyman, one of the founders of Google’s DeepMind, who is now head of Microsoft AI, is raiding his old company for talent, calling them personally on the phone with the promise that life at Microsoft has more of a startup vibe than Google does.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raids
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Pitch invasions, punches thrown (allegedly) and promotion by a whisker in the 103rd minute.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Putin and Netanyahu were condemned for their nations’ invasions of Ukraine and Gaza, respectively.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Remember, Congress was given the power in the Constitution to formally declare war, and AUMFs were drawn up after the 9/11 attacks and Congress at that time passed an authorization for use of military force.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Residents of the usually picturesque Russian resort town of Tuapse were this week warned not to leave the homes or open windows as authorities tackled intense fires from a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on the town’s oil refinery.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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The video shows the religious leader begging the Lebanese Army not to withdraw from southern Lebanon, as Israel invades.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2026
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Acute myeloid leukemia begins in the bone marrow and typically invades the bloodstream thereafter, according to the American Cancer Society.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Any passenger who assaults, threatens, intimidates or interferes with airline crew members can lead to penalties of up to $43,658 per violation, according to the FAA.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Any person who assaults, threatens, intimidates, or interferes with airline crewmembers can face criminal charges and civil penalties costing up to $3,658 per violation, the statement read.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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These incursions, and Sardinians’ rebellious responses to them, have become an integral part of the island’s identity passed down through generations.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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As incursions mount, politicians in NATO member states are facing more public pressure to take action.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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The Oilers won nine series in the last four years and represented the West in unsuccessful offensives against the Florida Panthers in each of the past two Junes.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The army has retaken territory from ethnic militias, including the Three Brotherhood Alliance, which had launched powerful offensives along with pro-democracy resistance forces in northeastern Myanmar near the Chinese border and in western Myanmar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Greenhouses provide protection from scourges like tomato blight, which ravages otherwise beautiful crops in areas with cool, rainy weather.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Over time, toxins accumulate, and the genetic disorder ravages children’s organs, including their heart — and in many cases, their brain, leading to dementia-like symptoms.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Blanche says on Monday that the noises correspond with the time the suspect allegedly storms the Secret Service security checkpoint on the floor above the ballroom.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Inflamed by Ratansen’s adviser’s account of Padmavati’s beauty, Alauddin Khalji storms the fortress by treachery rather than valor.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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