descend (on or upon)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for descend (on or upon)
Verb
  • Two 32-year-old men were assaulted and left with minor injuries.
    Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 21 July 2025
  • After the vehicle became disabled, bystanders in the crowd dragged the driver outside the car and began to physically assault them, according to police.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • In June, a woman defaced a Pilsen mural at 16th Street and Ashland Avenue and was accused of attacking another woman who tried to stop her.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
  • Amorim needs a mobile centre forward capable of attacking open space at speed and offering a threat in quick transition.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • Federal agents raided four Colt Grill restaurant locations in Yavapai County and one in Foley, Alabama.
    Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
  • Doyle and Dixon's homes have also been raided, WBRZ reported.
    Kerry Breen July 16, CBS News, 16 July 2025
Verb
  • Is it expected to storm over the weekend in Grand Rapids?
    Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
  • Just over 1 kilometer to the west on Hardware Lane – one of the city’s most popular areas for restaurants and nightlife – about 20 protesters stormed into an Israeli restaurant, chanting slogans, police said.
    Angus Watson, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Nationally, over 2,000 Teamsters are either actively striking or observing picket lines.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
  • According to Secretary of State Bill Galvin, the ongoing dispute between the company and more than 450 striking members of Teamsters Local 25 should have been resolved already.
    Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 14 July 2025
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“Descend (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descend%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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