invasion

noun

in-ˈvā-zhən How to pronounce invasion (audio)
Definition of invasionnext
as in incursion
a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory the invasion of the Soviet Union by Germany during World War II

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Recent Examples of invasion Bartko, who earned degrees in civil engineering and law in Belarus, fled her home country on a student visa to avoid political persecution over her vocal opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026 Ukrainian officials have repeatedly warned that the coming winter may prove the most challenging since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 The mother of two also volunteers for the Sunflower Society of Sacramento, a community organization that serves those affected by the invasion of Ukraine. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Almost constant air raids in Kyiv have now reached their third day, choking the economy in the Ukrainian capital and severely disrupting civilian life more than 4½ years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for invasion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invasion
  1. incursion
  2. raid
Noun
  • Initial reports suggested that Russia was behind the incursion, but the German government did not confirm the reports until Tuesday.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026
  • An Israeli security official identified the Hamas leader as Mu'in al-Arabid, head of the General Security Apparatus, saying he was arrested during an Israeli incursion deep inside Hamas territory in Gaza.
    — Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of incursion
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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“Invasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invasion. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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