marauding
Americanadjective
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engaged in raiding for plunder, especially roaming about and ravaging an area.
marauding bands of outlaws.
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undertaken for plunder.
a marauding raid.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of marauding
Example Sentences
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The gang of marauding kids from that movie chased O’Brien through scenes of movies from “Marty Supreme” to an animated riff on “KPop Demon Hunters.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 16, 2026
A snatch of traveler’s gossip could have meant the difference between staying alive and losing your head to marauding Vikings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
It culminated a stunning comeback after they were all out for 172 at the hands of a marauding Starc.
From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025
At least England faced the challenge of a marauding Mitchell Starc head on and attempted to get the runs quickly.
From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025
You’re always reading about car wrecks caused by marauding box turtles attacking defenseless Chevrolets.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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