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
Verb
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Castle & Key began restoring the property in 2014 and opened up in September 2018.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025 -
City officials began gathering public feedback on the golf carts ordinance in January and February during a listening tour.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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He’s set to start the All-Star Game in right field on Tuesday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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The two got married, had a baby, and started a quiet life together far away from his violent past.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Then there is the signaling problem that arises when the leader of the U.S. government is openly threatening U.S. companies.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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There were no somber emotions this time from Dončić’s side, with Balkan music blasting throughout the practice facility before he and Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka held a news conference to celebrate Dončić’s extension.—
Khobi Price,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Thursday — Day 122 of the 140-day legislative session — was the last day for bills that originated in the House to be considered on first reading by that chamber under the rules its members agreed to in January.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But no one says it better than Patrick Renna, who originated the line as the trash-talking, quick-witted, and unapologetic character Ham Porter.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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Legal complications have arisen since his version of events became a hit TV show.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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When tech issues arise, fingers, by default, point at the IT team.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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After someone else tries to break up the fight, the man in the white shirt appears to say something to a man wearing a red shirt.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Sometimes in his bullpen management, Shildt has appeared extra urgent to win a game.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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No work, no people, no complaints When major work will commence again remains unclear, even to neighbors.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 July 2025
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But candid photos captured the same day of Holmes and Jackson together shooting a mystery project on the streets of New York suggest that production may have already commenced.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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The Bottom Scratchers, considered one of the earliest free-diving associations in the United States, formed in San Diego in the 1930s with a focus on catching local seafood to feed members’ families.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Paul forms his team with the help of Caretaker (Chris Rock) and coach Scarborough (Reynolds), but must overcome the warden trying to fix the game while playing for personal redemption.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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