Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set (against)
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But Schnur said the governor likely also has concerns about angering one of his biggest backers.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026 -
Meanwhile, Daemon, angered that his wife/niece is mad at him for orchestrating the brutal murder of a child, goes to the cursed castle of Harrenhal to claim it for their side — or perhaps to claim it for himself.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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In Chicago, these questions are interesting and infuriating because the Bulls have no say in the outcome.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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The Iranians moved their training base from Arizona to Mexico, and the team has been required to leave Los Angeles right after both matches, infuriating Ghalenoei.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Now adults and estranged, the siblings battle perception, reality, legacy and plenty of ghosts.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The View alum and her eldest daughter were estranged on and off throughout Chelsea's teenage and early adulthood years.—
Anna Myers,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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The split in the MAGA movement between Shapiro and others in the online right is real, and could alienate a portion of the audience that may pass on subscribing or paying the Daily Wire for its consumer products like Jeremy’s Chocolates.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
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But despite the obvious positives, the league seems to be committed to alienating as many fans as possible by allowing overt political messages.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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With those remarks, Cucurella is bound to enrage Culers.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Before the agreement was announced, Israeli forces struck in Beirut, enraging Trump, who has publicly expressed his fury with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Democratic lawmakers were incensed by the OMB’s decision.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
22 June 2026
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Two of the Huddersfield players were sent off for fouling Trundle, and their manager Peter Jackson was incensed.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
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“Set (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20%28against%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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