move in on

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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Considerable cooling and winds are expected to move in on Friday with the storm’s cold front, before rain begins Friday evening, lasting through Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

That soon changed, and within a few years the store had inspired competitors to move in on King’s Road.

From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2023

The systems aren’t designed to track the thousands of objects that move in on high-altitude winds.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2023

And I ain’t go’n move in on Mary Willis and them—or Loma, either.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

move in on

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