encroachment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encroachment
Noun
  • IoT devices are diverse, and safeguarding such a broad target against intrusion is challenging, particularly in light of the multiplicity of device kinds and security requirements.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • William complained about press intrusion, and Kate’s lawyers asked newspaper editors to leave her alone.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • While some remain in fair condition, others have fallen victim to hazards ranging from ancient invasions to modern development.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2025
  • Preventive Measures Cultural Practices Since this weed grows the best in open areas with poor soil, keeping your lawn grass thick and healthy is a great line of defense against an invasion.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Napster was quickly sued out of existence for copyright infringement and racketeering.
    Sarah Montana, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
  • This week, the authority concluded its investigation without establishing any infringement, according to Dior.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • Baraka accused the operator of Delaney—Geo Group—of inspection violations and breaking city law, while Habba accused Baraka of committing trespass and ignoring multiple warnings from DHS.
    Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
  • Authorities arrested a total of 80 anti-Israel protesters, with 78 of those arrested ordered to make a desk appearance for criminal trespass, and two of the protesters were issued a summons.
    Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • In the meantime, the city has received several reports of property violations in recent years on 925 Grand: piles of bird droppings, falling debris, people entering through unsecured entrances.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
  • Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Arlington for May 4th - May 17th, 2025 A score of 100 is a perfect score and 70 is considered to be extremely poor.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • In the years since, Chinese incursions into the areas surrounding what Japan refers to as the Senkaku Islands—administered by Japan but also claimed by China, which refers to them as the Diaoyu Islands—have become more frequent, with greater numbers of larger and more heavily armed vessels.
    ELY RATNER, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
  • In response to criticism of the Israeli military’s further incursion into Gaza, Netanyahu launched a blistering attack on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Carney, saying the leaders are on the wrong side of justice.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 23 May 2025
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“Encroachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encroachment. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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