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noun

ˈfȯr-ˌā How to pronounce foray (audio)
Definition of foraynext
as in incursion
a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory made a nighttime foray into the enemy camp and took their command post

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verb

as in to plunder

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Recent Examples of foray
Noun
Parton’s first foray into the tourism world was marked by a joint venture between the singer and Herschend Family Entertainment, which purchased a small-scale theme park in the Great Smoky Mountains in 1977. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 During a foray around Toolik Lake, Francis carried a knuckle-sized magnifying lens around his neck like a locket, using it to reveal the wonder of the tiny flora at his feet. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
After the 2004 season ended, Cooper forayed back into the NBA with the Denver Nuggets as an assistant in 2004 and as their interim head coach for a portion of the 2004-05 season. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026 The reality television show that made the family a household name has been off the air for over a decade, but the family managed to foray the cancellation of the original series into TLC spin-offs, brand deals, and social media fame. — Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foray
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foray
  1. incursion
  2. plunder
  3. invasion
  4. sack
  5. raid
  6. strip
  7. loot
  8. pillage
Noun
  • The first such meeting was held last week at Malcolm X College where several speakers railed against CPD’s response to the incursion of federal immigration authorities last year.
    — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Pascuala’s killing came weeks after Asháninka communities along the Peru-Brazil border raised alarms about armed incursions into Indigenous territories.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of incursion
Verb
  • In the sixties, artists such as Roy Lichtenstein and Peter Saul had plundered lowbrow visual culture for elemental materials.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, plundering England’s lower leagues is a rich source of unique goals, from Ballard’s spectacular effort to this cheeky one from Crewe Alexandra striker Josh March in their 1-0 League Two win over Northampton on Saturday.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of plunder
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  • Bessent's remarks came as Siluanov's first in-person appearance at the summit since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 drew objections from other European leaders.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Hate him, despise him, be jealous of his wealth, but support his efforts to destroy Iran and hopefully end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of invasion
Verb
  • Craig was sacked three times and once UNC started keying on the run, the Horned Frogs struggled to match the Tar Heels’ physicality.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In a real game, Bryce Young would have been sacked at least a half-dozen times and probably more.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of sack
Noun
  • Last month, burglars stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry from the museum of French luxury glassmaker Lalique in a daring early morning raid.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • According to witnesses of the raid, local police and Canyon County sheriff’s deputies assisted ICE agents by zip-tying children and detaining people without asking about their immigration status.
    — Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of raid
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  • After Winston completed a 15-yard pass to Braxton Berrios, McCrary-Ball stripped the receiver, and Stiggers recovered the fumble in the end zone for a touchback.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Trump’s efforts to strip public radio and television stations of federal funds and the steep downward profit-losing trend for commercial newsrooms has meant, Ward said, that newsrooms have severely scaled back operations.
    — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of strip
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  • Police say the home was looted of items that included artwork, jewelry, electronics and business documents.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Russian forces have routinely looted Ukrainian cultural objects during the course of the war, which has been going on for over four years.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of loot
Verb
  • Most notable is how the Premier League’s most famous clubs increasingly pillage the internal market for reliable and proven talent, rather than taking bets on cheaper or further-flung bets from across the continent or beyond.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • These targets include the personal business interests of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officials, as well as the energy infrastructure that allows these leaders to pillage state revenues as a source of personal wealth.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Foray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foray. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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