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raid

/ɹeɪd/

Meanings
noun
A quick hostile or predatory incursion or invasion in a battle.

Examples :

"The rival team's raid on our basketball game resulted in several stolen points. "
military war action
noun
An activity initiated at or towards the end of a live broadcast by the broadcaster that sends its viewers to a different broadcast, primarily intended to boost the viewership of the receiving broadcaster. This is frequently accompanied by a message in the form of a hashtag that is posted in the broadcast's chat by the viewers.

Examples :

"The live news broadcast did a raid to the sports channel, hoping to attract more viewers. "
media internet communication entertainment technology

Related Words

Illustration multiplayer

multiplayer noun

/ˌmʌltiˈpleɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˌmʌltiˈpleɪ̯ɚ/

(games) The feature of a video game where multiple human players play simultaneously.

"I just heard that the game will have multiplayer when it comes out!"

Illustration viewership

viewership noun

/ˈvjuːərʃɪp/ /ˈvjuːjərʃɪp/

Collectively, the viewers of a television program or other video broadcast

"The Super Bowl always attracts massive viewership, making it the most expensive advertising slot on television. "

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activities noun

/ækˈtɪ.vɪ.tiz/ /ækˈtɪv.ə.tiz/

The state or quality of being active; activeness.

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

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accompanied adjective

/əˈkʌmpnid/

Having accompaniment; being part of a group of at least two.

"The accompanied minor was nervous about flying alone, but a flight attendant stayed with him until takeoff. "

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

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incursion noun

/ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/ /ɪŋˈkɜːrʒən/

An aggressive movement into somewhere; an invasion.

"The bear's incursion into the campsite forced the hikers to retreat. "

Illustration basketball

basketball noun

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

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broadcaster noun

/ˈbrɔːdkæstər/ /ˈbrɑːdkæstər/

An organisation that engages in the activity of broadcasting.

"The local broadcaster is sponsoring a scholarship for high school students. "

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration narcotics

narcotics noun

/nɑrˈkɑtɪks/ /nɑrˈkɑɾɪks/

Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.

"The police warned about the dangers of using narcotics purchased illegally, as their effects can be unpredictable and addictive. "

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plundering verb

/ˈplʌndərɪŋ/

To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.

"The mercenaries plundered the small town."

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predatory adjective

/ˈpɹedətəɹi/

Of, or relating to a predator.

"The shark's predatory instincts kicked in when it sensed the injured fish. "