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raid

[reyd] / reɪd /
NOUN
attack, seizure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrest assault break in capture incursion invasion onslaught sortie surprise attack sweep
STRONG
bust descent foray inroad irruption onset pull reconnaissance roundup sally
WEAK
forced entrance hit-and-run shootup tipover
Antonyms
STRONGEST
letting go release retreat
VERB
attack, pillage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assault blockade bomb bombard harass invade loot overrun plunder ransack rob storm strafe swoop
STRONG
assail breach charge despoil devastate forage foray harry heat inroad maraud pirate rake rifle sack sally shell slough strike sweep torpedo waste
WEAK
break in descend on fall upon fire on knock off knock over lean against lean on march on sally forth spoliate tip over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
give receive surrender
STRONG
build construct help improve save
WEAK
aid assist guard protect

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Bill Essayli, a former state legislator who leads the federal prosecutor’s office in Los Angeles, joined the raid along with a Fox News crew.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

"It wouldn't be very comfortable but then after all it was an air raid," Reggie said, adding that there were many other people who "did their bit" too.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Keenan played a similar role in the civil-rights prosecutions of Louisville, Ky., police officers involved in the deadly 2020 raid on Breonna Taylor’s home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

When he learned of the raid on his parents, Bahraman rushed to throw out all of the Bibles in public dumpsters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The one who was leaving on her honeymoon the day after the raid.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

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