air raid

noun

Definition of air raidnext
as in attempt
an attack in which a place is bombed by military airplanes Much of the city was destroyed in an air raid.

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Recent Examples of air raid Visitors received multiple air raid alert notifications on their phones throughout the weekend. — Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Moore’s wartime Shelter Drawings depict families sheltering in the London Underground during air raids, while foreshadowing the abstract, organic forms of his later sculpture. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Nearly 200 drones were reportedly used in the attack, marking Ukraine’s biggest-ever air raid on Russia’s capital. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 June 2026 On May 19, a Romanian fighter jet shot down a Ukrainian drone over Estonia and, a day later, another drone flying toward the Lithuanian capital Vilnius prompted authorities to issue an air raid alert, sending residents rushing for shelters. — CBS News, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for air raid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for air raid
  1. attempt
  2. ambush
  3. assault
  4. onslaught
  5. offensive
  6. bombing
  7. invasion
Noun
  • The family was in the middle of a cookout when Silvia arrived, and after an unsuccessful attempt to reconcile, authorities said Silvia retrieved the shotgun from his truck and shot the two women.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • First, Murdock recognized the Falcons setting up a screen and then shook off a block attempt by the pulling center and dropped running back Tyler Goodson for no gain.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of attempt
Noun
  • Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to stalking charges in the 2024 ambush killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a move that could upend a looming state murder trial.
    — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Stassi is no stranger to an ambush; one of her most iconic Vanderpump Rules scenes remains one of the best ambushes reality TV’s ever seen.
    — Caroline Framke, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of ambush
Noun
  • The judge dismissed a misdemeanor charge of simple assault against Kissinger, saying that there had been no bodily injury.
    — Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In Hangzhou, the latest assault claims have seen multiple companies initiate internal accountability measures, according to political news outlet Guancha, while the official investigation is ongoing.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of assault
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  • Kyiv officials say the onslaught seeks to compel Russian President Vladimir Putin to seek a peace deal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • As the onslaught crested, JD waved and smiled; Usha stayed seated beside him, her focus calm and straight ahead.
    — Kate Andersen Brower, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of onslaught
Noun
  • Analysts say the Houthis appear to be mobilizing for an offensive that would aim to take more of the Red Sea coastline.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The former Missouri offensive lineman has spent time at both tackle spots during training camp and started at right tackle on Saturday.
    — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of offensive
Noun
  • The beavers were undisturbed by a half dozen osprey dive-bombing for their evening meal.
    — Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Over the course of decades after the war, Zinn sent the Department of Defense letters requesting access to the records of his bombing runs.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bombing
Noun
  • The attacks on about 20 Wildberries facilities have underlined Kyiv’s ability to strike far and wide inside Russia and posed a new challenge to President Vladimir Putin nearly 4½ years into his full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • However, Meta's smart glasses are under heavy criticism as many see them as a step too far and an invasion of privacy.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of invasion

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