foray (into)

verb

Definition of foray (into)next
as in to invade
to enter for conquest or plunder Vikings foraying into the village

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  1. invade
  2. raid
  3. attack
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  • After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the U.S. deployed an additional 20,000 troops to Eastern Europe to firm up NATO's eastern flank (there are now approximately 100,000 U.S. forces in Europe).
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The deal comes after a ceasefire deal was reached between Israel and Hezbollah in November, weeks after Israel invaded southern Lebanon as part of an escalation of its conflict with Hezbollah.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of invade
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  • This small insectivorous bird disappeared as rats raided its nests.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Listen to this article On Oct. 1, 2020, federal agents raided the home of an Adams County man.
    Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of raid
Verb
  • Another opportunity to attack a black woman in power.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Defensive vulnerabilities highlight areas on the field where offenses might be able to attack in the passing game.
    Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of attack
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