march on

VERB

demonstrate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

object protest

STRONG

fast march parade picket rally strike

WEAK

action for a cause lie in manifest say no to sit in stage a walkout walkout

VERB

raid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assault blockade bomb bombard harass invade loot overrun plunder ransack rob storm strafe swoop

STRONG

assail breach charge despoil devastate forage foray harry heat inroad maraud pirate rake rifle sack sally shell slough strike sweep torpedo waste

WEAK

break in descend on fall upon fire on knock off knock over lean against lean on sally forth spoliate tip over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

give receive surrender

STRONG

build construct help improve save

WEAK

aid assist guard protect

Example Sentences

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Indeed Scotland's return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence will be fondly remembered for the Tartan Army's occupation of Boston and march on Miami.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Many of the delegates are set to march on Saturday in Lisbon for the "One Million More" campaign, drawing attention to a global shortage of midwives.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said protesters came out onto the street and began to march on police, not once but twice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Studying for the bar exam, Inez is initially reluctant but agrees if she can lead the march on horseback.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

Peacekeepers, in pristine white uniforms, march on the cleanly swept cobblestones.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

march on

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