set in

verb

Definition of set innext
as in to begin
to come into existence a cold spell set in sometime last week

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set in
  1. begin
  2. start
  3. be
  4. originate
  5. arise
  6. appear
  7. commence
  8. form
Verb
  • According to an Associated Press report, Bushnell began a livestream on Twitch before dousing himself in a flammable chemical.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • How to get a McRib in Arizona The McRib will be available at all McDonald's locations in Arizona beginning Dec. 3, 2024.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of begin
Verb
  • The streamlined features start with a minimalist panel-loading design that keeps everything accessible and organized (unlike your home after the holidays).
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Irving started getting around Braun and making tough shots.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of start
Verb
  • And there are no pockets—a design that helps the jacket fit into a pocket.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
  • But the court also stated that there were triable issues of fact with regard to the duration of the bite.
    Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of be
Verb
  • The company continues to focus on originating, structuring, and investing in first-lien mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, and other real estate investments.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The logo for Fitzpatrick Gallery originated from that project.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of originate
Verb
  • The Fund's non-trading market risk, arising from investments in short-term United States Treasury Obligations and money market mutual funds, is not expected to be material.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Recounts and legal challenges, especially litigation related to certification, could arise between a race being projected by media networks and the results being certified.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of arise
Verb
  • That mystery appears finally solved thanks to researchers in Purdue University’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS).
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Fuentes then grabs the phone, takes it inside the house and appears to lock the door, and the video ends.
    Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of appear
Verb
  • The company has not commenced any operations and will not generate operating revenues until after the completion of the Initial Business Combination.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The Oasis Live ‘25 tour has 38 shows booked so far, and will commence on July 4 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of commence
Verb
  • Steve Spence / National Geographic Tiny organisms called coral polyps come together in complex networks to form colonies that then make up even larger coral reefs.
    Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • In 1925, Chrysler bought the assets of the failing Maxwell Motor Co. to form his own company.
    David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of form
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Thesaurus Entries Near set in

set forth

set in

set in motion

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