Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

attack

[uh-tak] / əˈtæk /








Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the cease-fire “certainly holds” from Washington’s perspective, hours before another Iranian attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Tensions had been soaring over the Hormuz operation, with the United States saying it had sunk seven Iranian boats, and several civilian vessels coming under attack, allegedly from Iran.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

In the weeks after the attack, the BBC visited some of the areas hit to piece together what happened on that day.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Acute pneumonia and a previous myocardial infarction — a heart attack — were listed as contributing factors in his death.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Even in the aftermath of the attack, Ama’s eyes are shining as she looks at me.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




Vocabulary lists containing attack