set in motion

verb

Definition of set in motionnext
as in to stir (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set in motion
  1. provoke
  2. pick
  3. incite
Verb
  • Thomas’ win in the NCAA swimming championships provoked particular ire.
    Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Rhesus monkeys are typically 19-21 inches in length, weigh around 12-17 lbs., and can become aggressive if provoked.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of provoke
Verb
  • The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Rachel picks Caroline, and Genevieve goes with Sue, while Lavos Teeny and Sol stick together, and macho men Kyle and Gabe team up.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of pick
Verb
  • That road’s proximity alone seems to incite drivers to gun through lights, career through turns, and attempt to swerve around sluggish amblers.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Of the seven Senate Republicans who voted to convict Trump for inciting insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, only three will return to Congress next year: Collins and Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Bill Cassidy (La.).
    Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of incite
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Thesaurus Entries Near set in motion

set in

set in motion

setoff

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“Set in motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20in%20motion. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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