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as in invaded
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 attacked
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 raided
On May 2, police officers raided and cleared the encampment, arresting more than 200 protesters.
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Orlando Mayorquín, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Paul's arrest came on the same day that Homeland Security agents raided Combs' homes in both Miami and Los Angeles as part of a federal investigation into the rapper.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
There were several, including a large production facility that was recently raided in Douma, also near the capital.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Law enforcement officials in Wisconsin appear to have raided the home of Rupnow today.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
What To Know After investigators arrested the two suspects, police raided their homes and inspected their vehicles.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The investigation surfaced publicly late last year when federal agents raided the home of Brianna Suggs, the mayor's top fundraiser.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
In April 2007, police raided Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels in Surry, Virginia, and found 49 malnourished and injured pit bulls, along with the remains of dozens of dogs who had been killed — all part of a vicious dogfighting ring.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Driver and others say the specter of deportations could be enough to tip the industry into crisis, as workers flee or stop showing up to work, even if plants aren't being raided.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Orlando Mayorquín, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Paul's arrest came on the same day that Homeland Security agents raided Combs' homes in both Miami and Los Angeles as part of a federal investigation into the rapper.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
There were several, including a large production facility that was recently raided in Douma, also near the capital.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Law enforcement officials in Wisconsin appear to have raided the home of Rupnow today.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
What To Know After investigators arrested the two suspects, police raided their homes and inspected their vehicles.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The investigation surfaced publicly late last year when federal agents raided the home of Brianna Suggs, the mayor's top fundraiser.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
In April 2007, police raided Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels in Surry, Virginia, and found 49 malnourished and injured pit bulls, along with the remains of dozens of dogs who had been killed — all part of a vicious dogfighting ring.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Driver and others say the specter of deportations could be enough to tip the industry into crisis, as workers flee or stop showing up to work, even if plants aren't being raided.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raided
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Tennessee fans invaded the Horseshoe.Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Golfers invaded all courses remaining open.Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The site has previously been attacked by Ukrainian drones.David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Two months after the end of the Korean War, the United States signed a bilateral mutual security treaty with South Korea in which Washington committed to come to Seoul’s aid if it were attacked.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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In several of the robberies, the gang also assaulted their victim and threatened them with a knife or a gun, police said.Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The three correctional officers who responded to the initial assault were also assaulted by the perpetrator before additional staff secured him, Todd said.Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Officers were already on the scene when their cruisers were struck, District 4 police said.Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Her observations have struck a chord with many, highlighting an evolving educational landscape that some worry could be leaving students unprepared.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Raided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raided. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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