as in raided
to enter for conquest or plunder
a superpower that had a tendency to invade and take over smaller and weaker countries
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Recent Examples of invaded
If lots of leaves on the plant are yellowing all at once, your monstera may have been invaded by pests.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Israel’s military invaded Gaza after Hamas’s attacks in October 2023, and more than 60,000 people have died in the region, according to the local health ministry.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Had the criminal Putin not invaded, Ukraine would be at peace and Iryna and thousands of Ukrainian women and children targeted by Putin, the Joe Stalin of our time, would be alive and well.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
However, Melnikova’s gymnastics reign was cut short in 2022 when Russian forces invaded Ukraine.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The letter comes after Russia last week launched its largest air assault of the war since the country invaded Ukraine in 2022—an assault that included over 800 strike drones and resulted in multiple casualties.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 Sep. 2025
The following year, Nazi Germany invaded Poland.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Israel invaded the hospital in November 2023 and March 2024, saying Hamas worked in the area of the hospital, a claim Hamas denied.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2008, Russia invaded Georgia and the two fought a war that lasted only just over two weeks.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Israel’s military invaded Gaza after Hamas’s attacks in October 2023, and more than 60,000 people have died in the region, according to the local health ministry.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Had the criminal Putin not invaded, Ukraine would be at peace and Iryna and thousands of Ukrainian women and children targeted by Putin, the Joe Stalin of our time, would be alive and well.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
However, Melnikova’s gymnastics reign was cut short in 2022 when Russian forces invaded Ukraine.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The letter comes after Russia last week launched its largest air assault of the war since the country invaded Ukraine in 2022—an assault that included over 800 strike drones and resulted in multiple casualties.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 Sep. 2025
The following year, Nazi Germany invaded Poland.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Israel invaded the hospital in November 2023 and March 2024, saying Hamas worked in the area of the hospital, a claim Hamas denied.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2008, Russia invaded Georgia and the two fought a war that lasted only just over two weeks.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invaded
Verb
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Multiple smoke shops in Connecticut that were raided had been caught selling products to minors.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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The charges come after the FBI in June 2022 raided at least three churches associated with the House of Prayer Christian Churches in Georgia and Texas, established just miles from Fort Gordon, Fort Stewart and Fort Hood.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This contagious malady has ravaged Norfolk County over the past few years.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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On the news, Ukraine was ravaged.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For many on the Right, Carr is a welcome protector of conservative views on broadcast networks that Republicans say have long been dominated by liberal positions.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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YouTube turned 20 this year and chatter about its place in the ecosystem has dominated recent UK conferences.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Captured on live television, rioters attacked the Capitol and breached the Senate floor.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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In 1986, Iranian warplanes attacked Emirati oil platforms off the coast of the capital, Abu Dhabi.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By the end of Wednesday’s veto episode, Will, Ashley and Keanu were left on the block after nominee Morgan conquered the BB Comics comp and earned herself safety.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
11 Sep. 2025
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An athlete with limitless potential With a time that conquered some of the nation’s best at 16, what’s next for Lutkenhaus?—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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No other candidates have officially announced their bid for the secretary of state’s office, which is now occupied by 11-year incumbent Steve Simon.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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But that’s really the only change since the checkout counter of this Aldi supermarket was occupied by a 19-year-old Tijjani Reijnders.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Invaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invaded. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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