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
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of begin
Verb
  • The three-fight preliminary card starts at 3:30 p.m. MST.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Fans can choose from three experiences starting at $150 for access to all four nights of club shows.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 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
  • Plant of the Month Plant of the Month: Peanut The peanut, a natural hybrid of two species, originated in Bolivia.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This claim originated from a website that routinely shares misinformation.
    Chris Mueller, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of originate
Verb
  • Perhaps the most tragic outcome of personal injuries, wrongful death claims arise when an individual dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another.
    Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Alternatively, a crisis can suddenly arise from a firm’s financial misfortunes, market or supply chain disruptions, regulatory issues and other unexpected developments.
    Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of arise
Verb
  • Photograph: Marli Miller/UCG; Getty Images This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.
    Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The hairless baboons that appear in a smaller arena earlier in Gladiator II are a fictional invention, continues Bartsch.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of appear
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of commence
Verb
  • The new, extra cells continue to divide and can form a fibroma.10 Risk Factors Anyone can develop fibromas, though certain risk factors can increase the likelihood of developing one or more.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Identical twins Efrain and Pablo Del Hierro, who formed Poncilí Creación in 2012, are known for their daring performance art, employing puppets, sound, and movement.
    Ian Malone, Vogue, 22 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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