FORAYING (INTO) Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

foraying (into)

verb

present participle of foray (into)

as in invading

to enter for conquest or plunder Vikings foraying into the village

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In 1867, the British government united its North American colonies to form the Canadian Confederation, in part to deter Washington from invading Canada in retaliation for London’s assistance to the Confederacy during the Civil War.

— Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
Paola Nicolaides was 12 years old in 1974, when her family fled their home in the capital, Nicosia, escaping the invading Turkish army.

— Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

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Preventing undesirable baboon behaviour, like raiding food, is easier than trying to tackle it once it’s become engrained.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
Turkish authorities launched an unprecedented crackdown on the country’s LGBT community on Sunday, raiding gay bars and shutting down activist organizations, in what the government said are efforts to protect Turkey’s family values.

— Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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