as in to trigger
to cause to function
set off a bomb
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as in ornament
something that decorates or beautifies
the architect used stone carvings as setoffs for the building's marble facing
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Recent Examples of set off
John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
President Biden revealed in remarks on Thursday that there was found to be a remote detonator in the truck of the deceased suspect, Jabbar, that seemingly was meant to set off those explosives, but again, they were not detonated.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2019
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Verb
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who both defended the visa program, setting off a bitter dispute on social media and on conservative airwaves during the holiday season.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
President Biden revealed in remarks on Thursday that there was found to be a remote detonator in the truck of the deceased suspect, Jabbar, that seemingly was meant to set off those explosives, but again, they were not detonated.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
That setoff a worldwide hunt for the impact site.
—Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2019
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The fire triggered a round of mandatory evacuations in the nearby areas of Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Starring Masaki Suda, the film is a thriller that follows a young man named Yoshii who resells goods online and ends up triggering a series of mysterious events, blurring the boundaries between the online and offline worlds.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
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Much of this nostalgia stems from decorations from Kendall’s childhood handed down from her mom Kris–most notably her collection of Christopher Radko tree ornaments.Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
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Various merchandise products were sold including tote bags, a plush toy, 50th anniversary hoodies and t-shirts, ceramic mugs, 18-ounce and 32-ounce thermal bottles, cold cup ornaments, pins and key chains.Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Chargers activated cornerback Eli Apple and wide receiver Simi Fehoko from injured reserve Friday and designated them for return.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Suppose Alice gives Bob one bitcoin in a transaction that will activate only after block 1 million.Korok Ray, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Of course, there is improv in the movie, just naturally little ornamentation and stuff.Mike Miller, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Suggestions range from temperature regulation to come-hither ornamentation for attracting mates, to tools of self-defense.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Lyrics are usually the last part, but sometimes a specific idea or thought would spark me to write a structure around that.Ron Hart, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
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Beijing’s stimulus push has so far not been able to spur consumer credit demand, and is yet to spark any meaningful rebound in the faltering economy.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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To minimise disruption to day-to-day operations, most of the decorations are installed between 11pm and 7am when the park is closed to guests.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Seasonal cookbooks can be stored with decorations for that holiday Donate extra water bottles Reusable water bottles are great.Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
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Revenues from services and fees increased by $17.7 million, driven by growth in the Capital Markets and Financial Consulting segments, while the Communications segment saw a decline.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
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Banana and Nut Butter In addition to tryptophan, the sugar in ripe bananas may help release insulin, driving larger amino acids into muscle tissue.Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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And as of this month, servicers are able to resume collecting on defaulted loans through wage garnishments.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
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This typically occurs when administrative collections efforts are limited or not fruitful, and officials believe the borrower may have additional income or assets that go beyond what the government can collect through administrative wage garnishment or Treasury Offset.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Set off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20off. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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