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descend on

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 fall upon fire on knock off knock over lean against lean on march on sally forth spoliate tip over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

give receive surrender

STRONG

build construct help improve save

WEAK

aid assist guard protect

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Soon the world’s media, true-crime junkies and more would descend on her courthouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Cities throughout the country hold public celebrations that draw large crowds onto the streets, and world leaders allied with Putin descend on Moscow for the army procession.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The world's biggest car show opens Friday in Beijing, with hundreds of thousands of auto fans expected to descend on the Chinese capital to size up the latest sleek, teched-out models on the market.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Thousands of delegates are due to descend on the capital Beijing next week for the Two Sessions.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“Nearly fifty thousand young people from around the world are expected to descend on the city for four days of rallies and a scientific symposium,” Monty said, seamlessly taking over the briefing.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

descend on

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