inroads

noun

plural of inroad
as in incursions
a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory the army is finally making inroads into enemy territory

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Recent Examples of inroads Uzbekistan confirmed its purchase of Chinese J-10CE jets, becoming the second country after Pakistan to add the fighter to its arsenal, as Beijing makes inroads into high-end defense. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Fellow Dems see the race as a golden chance to make inroads in a GOP-heavy legislature. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Under Maduro, Venezuela and its oil sector had come under increasing Chinese influence and control, with Russia also making inroads into the sector. — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Religion and morals could be inroads for Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian, to reach rural voters, Rottinghaus said. — Eleanor Dearman updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 Thanks to all these survey techniques, Arizona scientists are making inroads in illuminating the secret lives of these nocturnal critters. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The global disruption to oil, gas and fertilizer trade caused by the closure of the strait has also helped Russia make inroads on finding new customers. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 While wool is rapidly gaining popularity among denim mills, cashmere is quietly making inroads—albeit with some caveats. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, the deepening fragmentation and disorder in the Middle East caused by the war are seen in China as an opportunity to make new diplomatic inroads in the region. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inroads
  1. incursions
  2. invasions
  3. raids
Noun
  • There also have been drone incursions in Estonia and Latvia resulting from Russia’s war in Ukraine.
    — Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • There have also been drone incursions in Estonia and Latvia resulting from Russia’s war in Ukraine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of incursions
Noun
  • These incidents heighten fears of physical attacks and social engineering, as attackers leverage personal data for home invasions and kidnappings, a trend Chainalysis notes is rising.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • When Debbie, Susan, and Thom come over for a double-date pizza night, only Bret is concerned about the spate of recent home invasions, the missing pets, and the desecration of the griffin mascot.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of invasions
Noun
  • During these latest raids on five properties, the military seized 18,000 gallons of diesel, fuel tanks, pumps, firearms, and tools.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Pew Research Center estimates this number includes more than 330,000 Haitian migrants, who are now susceptible to ICE raids and deportations.
    — Nathan Lee, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of raids

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“Inroads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inroads. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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