as in to raid
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 invade
The Romans established Londinium just north of the river’s marshy valley after invading Britain in 43 C.E. Colossal wooden quays stood on the ancient settlement’s riverbank.
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Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Ovechkin’s nationality has occasionally worked against him, particularly since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, with brands across the sports world approaching the country’s athletes with trepidation.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In the Philippines, military chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. asked the nation’s forces to prepare to rescue Filipinos working and living in Taiwan if China invades the island.
—Huizhong Wu and Johnson Lai, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
The administration argues that members of Tren de Aragua have invaded the U.S. and are a national security threat.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Ovechkin’s nationality has occasionally worked against him, particularly since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, with brands across the sports world approaching the country’s athletes with trepidation.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In the Philippines, military chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. asked the nation’s forces to prepare to rescue Filipinos working and living in Taiwan if China invades the island.
—Huizhong Wu and Johnson Lai, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
The administration argues that members of Tren de Aragua have invaded the U.S. and are a national security threat.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invade
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Chit Thu has denied knowing about or benefiting from the scamming and trafficking operations in his territory, and said in a recent press conference that the BGF is raiding the compounds with the aim of eradicating them.—
Teele Rebane,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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People were killed after soldiers and paramilitary forces raided the neighborhood of Raboteau after a demonstration in support of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Myanmar, which has been facing tough times since the military coup in 2021—as well as being ravaged by a recent earthquake—faces 44 percent tariffs.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Apr. 2025
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In already ravaged Tennessee, forecasters said Saturday could be the most dangerous day of this outbreak.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Houston and Florida play for title and put a different spin on the underdog role to wrap the NCAA Tournament UConn returns to top of women’s basketball, dominates South Carolina 82-59 to capture its 12th NCAA title Tomislav Ivišić will return to Illinois — and be joined by twin Zvonimir.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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The singer-songwriter has spent the past several years not just dominating the music rankings in the U.S. and abroad, but essentially rewriting what commercial success looks like for a solo artist in the modern age.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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This year, he was tasked with conquering the opponent’s best hitters in Game 1, and that doesn’t figure to change.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Channel this passion into some focused new moon intentions on April 27, but don’t let yourself be driven by a sheer need to conquer.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2025
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Unlike classical computing, which processes information through bits that can exist in either zeros or ones, quantum computing is an evolving field where quantum bits (or qubits) can occupy both zero and one in a single unit.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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A couple of Jacob's cowboys take position on the roof, Zane takes cover out front, Elizabeth arms herself with a shotgun inside, and Cara occupies a sniper perch with her husband's elk rifle.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Aged 30, Makelele had been converted from an attacking midfielder to a deep-lying, anchoring midfielder that would protect his back line and hoover up any defensive actions that came anywhere near his orbit.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Cena aligned himself with The Rock, attacking Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes after Rhodes turned down The Rock's offer.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Invade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invade. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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