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as in invasion
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 attack
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 to invade
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 to attack
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 raid
Richard Salgado, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
Federal prosecutors say the gambling ring brought in millions of dollars during a period of five years, starting in January 2021 and continuing until FBI raids that netted the 22 arrests at the end of April.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Who knew that raiding the fridge and pantry could taste like a million bucks.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
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Noun
When the police raid a home during an investigation, the neighbors notice.
—Richard Salgado, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
Federal prosecutors say the gambling ring brought in millions of dollars during a period of five years, starting in January 2021 and continuing until FBI raids that netted the 22 arrests at the end of April.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Verb
God guide my words Sohaib was right; the feds did raid them.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Who knew that raiding the fridge and pantry could taste like a million bucks.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raid
Noun
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Hope centers around an alien invasion from the planet Gh’ertu crash-landing in rural South Korean town, Hope Harbor.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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His government has been repeatedly sanctioned by the West for its crackdown on human rights and for allowing Moscow to use its territory for the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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As the United States has escalated its attacks on Iran, there’s something pleasingly transgressive about bringing Iranian elements into such overtly Western music—so much so that the songs without Yaghmai’s playing seem a little subdued in comparison.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
15 May 2026
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This one way attack drone is aimed at delivering affordable mass capabilities and is engineered for adaptability, and autonomous operations.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Verb
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After a tense standoff, police successfully pushed the invading supporters back into the stands.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Trump’s close advisers believe that China could invade Taiwan in the next five years, Axios reported, threatening the chip supply chain that powers the US’ AI boom.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
17 May 2026
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In 2025, another woman accused McGregor of assaulting her in a men’s restroom at the Kaseya Center after Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 9, 2023.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Now, he's pardoned all of these people, despite the fact that they were convicted of violently assaulting police officers, conspiring to overthrow the government of the United States in seditious conspiracy, and so on.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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Such knowledge is desperately needed along Russia’s border with NATO where there has been a spate of drone incursions in recent months, including from Ukrainian drones sent off course by Russian jamming.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Ahead of the series, Embiid urged Philly fans not to sell their tickets, eager to avoid a repeat of the Knicks fans’ 2024 incursion.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
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After the shutdown, Jeffries remained on the offensive.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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When Aleppo fell in late November, in part due to that tunnel operation that cut off the regime's supply lines, the rebel groups made a split-second decision to continue the offensive.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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Manzo was 21 when gunmen stormed an Uruapan nightclub not far from his mother’s dress shop and rolled five human heads onto the dance floor.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS MOB CHAOS — Soccer fans storm field in 22 minutes flat, forcing players to flee for their lives.—
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FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Ukraine’s long-range drone and missile attacks have disrupted energy facilities and manufacturing deep inside Russia, with three regions reporting strikes Wednesday.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The strike ended days later with a breakthrough deal that included pay for boarding passengers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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“Raid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raid. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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