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approach v.
impose v.

VERB

approach

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come contact match meet near reach surround threaten

STRONG

advance approximate bear border buzz converge equal impend progress resemble

WEAK

be comparable to be like belly up to catch up close in come at come close compare with correspond to creep up draw near gain on go toward loom up move toward take after verge upon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid depart go leave miss

STRONG

decrease retreat retrogress stop

WEAK

distance go away

VERB

impose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appoint charge demand enforce establish foist force inflict institute introduce lay down levy order place promulgate put require

STRONG

burden command compel constrain decree encroach enjoin exact fix infringe intrude lade lay oblige obtrude ordain prescribe presume saddle trespass visit wish wreak wreck

WEAK

force upon horn in lay down the law put foot down read riot act take advantage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorder displace forget overlook prevent remove

STRONG

aid help neglect

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move in on

Officers monitor suspects from above, then their colleagues are directed to move in on foot to make seizures and arrests.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Rubang’s family of three was among the first to move in on Day One.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2024

A top Texas official said state law enforcement officers were also looking to move in on riverside ranch land north of the city that migrants have continued to use for crossing.

From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2024

Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington is running the Catalyst Project, and the first residents are expected to move in on Thursday.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2022

Could the Army simply put together a biohazard swat team and move in on the monkey house?

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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