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as in assaults
the act or action of setting upon with force or violence
The USS Constitution was nicknamed "Old Ironsides" after its oaken hull successfully withstood a British attack
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2
as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
malaria is characterized by periodic attacks of chills and fever
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as in raids
to take sudden, violent action against
our dog unexpectedly attacked the mailman, sinking his teeth into the startled man's leg
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2
as in slams
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
the mayor and all his aides were attacked mercilessly in the press when the scandal erupted
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as in approaches
to start work on energetically
Courtney attacked the huge mess in her room with determination and enthusiasm
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Recent Examples of attacks
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Twice in recent days, the United States has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
IranWire reported earlier in June that YRK accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of launching artillery and mortar attacks against its positions near Marivan, Iran, beginning June 8, prompting what YRK described as a defensive response.
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Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Instead, defenders increasingly restart play before returning the ball to their goalkeeper, who then acts as an additional outfield player to build attacks and bypass the opposition’s first line of pressure.
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Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The assault on Moscow was part of a broader overnight wave of drone attacks across Russia.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Two people were killed and seven others injured in Russian attacks on the northeastern Kharkiv region over the previous 24 hours, regional head Oleh Syniehubov said Friday.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Pakistan has faced an intensification of attacks by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), militant groups that Islamabad accuses New Delhi of sponsoring; India denies the charge.
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Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Another device, called a 4-Poster bait station, attacks the ticks that congregate on deer’s heads.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The 6-foot-9 Haugh stretches defenses with his shooting, attacks the rim, thrives in transition and guards multiple positions.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Zuko attacks Katara while Azula attacks Aang, ultimately injuring him and leaving his fate unclear as Team Avatar escapes.
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
When Martinez throws something back, the woman rushes toward her, throws her to the ground, grabs her by the hair and repeatedly attacks her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Anyone who vandalizes government property, fires guns around an ICE facility, or attacks a police officer can and should be charged with crimes.
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David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2026
But this drink is a sleeping monster that attacks you with the first sip, but in a very delicious way.
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Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
24 June 2026
Trump earlier this year attacks you on Truth Social, calls you a sleazebag.
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Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
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The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.
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Hank Tester,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Twice in recent days, the United States has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
IranWire reported earlier in June that YRK accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of launching artillery and mortar attacks against its positions near Marivan, Iran, beginning June 8, prompting what YRK described as a defensive response.
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Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Instead, defenders increasingly restart play before returning the ball to their goalkeeper, who then acts as an additional outfield player to build attacks and bypass the opposition’s first line of pressure.
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Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The assault on Moscow was part of a broader overnight wave of drone attacks across Russia.
—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Two people were killed and seven others injured in Russian attacks on the northeastern Kharkiv region over the previous 24 hours, regional head Oleh Syniehubov said Friday.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Pakistan has faced an intensification of attacks by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), militant groups that Islamabad accuses New Delhi of sponsoring; India denies the charge.
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Michael Kugelman,
Time,
26 June 2026
Verb
Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the central nervous system and is almost always fatal once symptoms begin, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Another device, called a 4-Poster bait station, attacks the ticks that congregate on deer’s heads.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
The 6-foot-9 Haugh stretches defenses with his shooting, attacks the rim, thrives in transition and guards multiple positions.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Zuko attacks Katara while Azula attacks Aang, ultimately injuring him and leaving his fate unclear as Team Avatar escapes.
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Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
When Martinez throws something back, the woman rushes toward her, throws her to the ground, grabs her by the hair and repeatedly attacks her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Anyone who vandalizes government property, fires guns around an ICE facility, or attacks a police officer can and should be charged with crimes.
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David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2026
But this drink is a sleeping monster that attacks you with the first sip, but in a very delicious way.
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Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
24 June 2026
Trump earlier this year attacks you on Truth Social, calls you a sleazebag.
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Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attacks
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Ukrainian officials describe the strikes as a campaign to pressure Moscow to end the war by undermining its military logistics and supply lines and weakening its ability to mount assaults along the front.
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Ukrainian officials describe the strikes as a campaign to pressure Moscow to end the war by undermining military logistics and supply lines and weakening its ability to mount front-line assaults.
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Sarah Breeden, deputy governor of the Bank of England, said agentic AI could amplify volatility during bouts of market stress.
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That’s because a parasite called Cyclospora, which can contaminate raw produce and causes ferocious and long-lasting bouts of diarrheal illness, is making people sick across several states.
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In the character's final scene, as the DEA raids her rural compound, Laurie ties a rope around her neck and jumps from the roof of her home.
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In the meantime, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finally raids Laurie's property, thanks to the intel Rue had been giving them.
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Taylor Sheridan slams critics Sheridan's series are all hits with regular people, but he's routinely been a target for critics.
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His hand fans out into a wave, then the door slams shut.
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But 61 years later, and as the country approaches its 250th anniversary this weekend, those sacrifices are in question.
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This approaches the 30% S-curve inflection point that signals inevitable technology adoption.
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Since the army broke the siege on el-Obeid last year, the RSF has launched multiple offensives in attempts to reestablish the siege from several directions.
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By targeting logistics hubs and resource stockpiles, Ukraine is attacking the systems that sustain Russian offensives.
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The warning signs include all the above but also may include a strong, rapid heartbeat, confusion, vomiting, seizures, slurred speech, or passing out.
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But that just makes the swelling worse, rapidly causing other body parts to swell—including the brain, which can cause a loss of consciousness, seizures and in some cases, death.
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Sharon Stone storms the runway at the Vetements Spring Summer 2027 fashion show during Paris Men's Fashion Week on June 26.
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In a flashback to the Italian inn, Lestat storms in on Gabriella sleeping with a rando, having heard her through the walls.
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