as in raiders
one that starts armed conflict against another especially without reasonable cause
vigilant defenders at the border were quick to repel the invaders
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Recent Examples of invaders
So if such a pathogen stages an attack after immunization, those immune cells will be able to recognize the invaders quickly and destroy them.
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Even one drink of alcohol damages the immune system, lowering its ability to battle invaders within 20 minutes of consumption.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Wanting to step up their efforts to battle an array of aquatic invaders, federal agencies have launched a $550,000 prize challenge to solicit help in eliminating the risk of the mussels spreading.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Federal prosecutors have alleged that after escaping, the home invaders met up with Isaiah Dukes, Khiell Dukes, Ramsey and other co-conspirators, who checked to ensure all the proceeds from the robbery were collected.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
There are more than 300 species of ants in the Southeast, including non-native invaders.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
These live cultures support gut health by crowding out harmful microbes, creating compounds that fight off invaders, and producing substances that calm inflammation and strengthen the lining of your intestines.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
This shift was also reflected in the language and coverage of Islam in right-wing media, which often portrayed Muslims as invaders wanting to impose Sharia law and as a drain on social welfare.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Research shows these early exposures prime the immune system to recognize outside invaders for life.
—Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Even one drink of alcohol damages the immune system, lowering its ability to battle invaders within 20 minutes of consumption.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Wanting to step up their efforts to battle an array of aquatic invaders, federal agencies have launched a $550,000 prize challenge to solicit help in eliminating the risk of the mussels spreading.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Federal prosecutors have alleged that after escaping, the home invaders met up with Isaiah Dukes, Khiell Dukes, Ramsey and other co-conspirators, who checked to ensure all the proceeds from the robbery were collected.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
There are more than 300 species of ants in the Southeast, including non-native invaders.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
These live cultures support gut health by crowding out harmful microbes, creating compounds that fight off invaders, and producing substances that calm inflammation and strengthen the lining of your intestines.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
This shift was also reflected in the language and coverage of Islam in right-wing media, which often portrayed Muslims as invaders wanting to impose Sharia law and as a drain on social welfare.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Research shows these early exposures prime the immune system to recognize outside invaders for life.
—Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invaders
Noun
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Pumpkin’s lonely holiday ritual is interrupted by the arrival of a savage gang of raiders at her doorstep led by Thalia (Sossamon).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Out of all 32 teams in the League, the Las Vegas raiders get the first pick of the draft, with the New York Jets to follow.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The gap between how fast attackers are moving and how fast defenders respond is widening.—
Aqsa Taylor,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The attackers started to go door to door, but the guard, Amin Abdullah, had already triggered a lockdown alert and the students were in another area of the building.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Invaders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invaders. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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