as in raids
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 invades
In rare serious cases, the virus invades the nervous system, causing meningitis, encephalitis (swelling of the brain), paralysis or death.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Both streams and especially sales of many of Swift's most famous albums grew considerably, and the superstar invades the Top Album Sales ranking with multiple comebacks as several classics from her discography soar.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Most shark bites occur because a shark mistakes the human for a fish or the human invades the shark's space, according to a report by the Florida Museum.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Once Russia invades Ukraine, the already narrowing aperture through which its subjects were able to broadcast the truth irises closed completely.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
If the deepfake is defamatory, invades privacy, or results in emotional distress, individuals can pursue legal remedies under existing laws covering defamation and privacy violations.
—Richard Sill, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
On Biden's watch and Obama's watch, Russia invades.
—NBC news, 10 Aug. 2025
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Both streams and especially sales of many of Swift's most famous albums grew considerably, and the superstar invades the Top Album Sales ranking with multiple comebacks as several classics from her discography soar.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Most shark bites occur because a shark mistakes the human for a fish or the human invades the shark's space, according to a report by the Florida Museum.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Once Russia invades Ukraine, the already narrowing aperture through which its subjects were able to broadcast the truth irises closed completely.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
If the deepfake is defamatory, invades privacy, or results in emotional distress, individuals can pursue legal remedies under existing laws covering defamation and privacy violations.
—Richard Sill, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
On Biden's watch and Obama's watch, Russia invades.
—NBC news, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invades
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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,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
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Hamas has ruled in Gaza since taking over following a brief civil war with rival faction Fatah, which dominates the PA, in 2007.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Other key elements comprise a rare desk designed by Silvio Berrone for Bialetti’s Milan headquarters in 1955, which dominates the store as much as the design chandelier made of Venini glass elements from the 1970s.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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As extreme heat ravages New York City this summer, the lives of thousands detained on Rikers Island hang in the balance.—
Darren Mack,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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Private Music conquers the Top Hard Rock Albums chart for a second week in a row.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes love conquers all — with the help of modern medicine.—
Viola Kosome,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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Springer usually occupies the leadoff position in the Blue Jays lineup.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In another example, O’Reilly’s in-field movement occupies Yoro and prevents the right centre-back from marking Foden, who is positioned behind United’s midfield duo.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The fervor with which Stamp attacks the role was evident right from the first table read, according to his co-star Lesley Ann Warren.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
19 Sep. 2025
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Gnosia is an enemy that disguises itself as a human and attacks them.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Invades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invades. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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