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Raid (Verb)

Search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on; "The police raided the crack house".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The police raided the nightclub after receiving complaints of underage drinking and loud noise.
Customs officials raided the warehouse, seizing millions of dollars' worth of counterfeit goods.
The neighbors called the authorities, who raided the house after suspecting a meth lab was operating inside.
The gang raided the convenience store, making off with cash and valuables in a matter of seconds.
Immigration officers raided the farm, arresting several workers for violating visa regulations.

Enter someone else's territory and take spoils; "The pirates raided the coastal villages regularly".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The government troops raided the rebel hideouts, confiscating their supplies and ammunition.
The Viking warriors raided the monasteries, plundering valuable relics and artifacts.
The bandits raided the merchants' caravans, stealing gold and precious jewels.
The pirates raided the Spanish galleons, taking control of their cargo and crew.
The thieves raided the museum, stealing priceless works of art and historical artifacts.

Take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock; "T. Boone Pickens raided many large companies".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

The corporation was raided by an investor group and subsequently restructured.
Carl Icahn raided several major companies, buying significant stakes in their stocks.
Activist investors raided the struggling company in a surprise move to acquire controlling interest.
The company was raided by a rival corporation seeking to eliminate competition.
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett once raided the troubled airline, but later divested his shares.