SET (TO) Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of set (to)

as in to settle (down)

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noun

ˈset-ˌtü

as in quarrel

an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions they had a brief set-to about money, but they seem to have resolved it

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Noun

The victim got into a quarrel inside Bob’s Classic Barber Shop on Albany Ave.

— Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026
Rounding out the top five names were seven write-in votes for the Sacramento Capitals or Capitols — which could be nicknamed the Caps to avoid quarrels over the spelling — and six votes for the Sacramento Stingers or Sting, referencing the collegiate Sacramento State Hornets.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026

Definition of quarrel

Noun

The altercation involving Sandoval, Robinson and her father happened in the early morning hours after the couple returned home from a night out at a bar, according to both accounts.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Angelo and the woman’s fiancé got into a brief altercation that resulted in an exchange of gunfire.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Definition of altercation

Noun

Herzog won a power struggle in the front office, then quit anyway, amid disputes with ownership.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The court was established in 2001 and began functioning four years later as both an international court to settle disputes among Caribbean countries and as a final court of appeal.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of dispute

Noun

The Giants have had their share of controversies during their disappointing first half.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
The leader of the Reform UK party – which is topping most UK opinion polls – resigned as a member of parliament for Clacton-on-Sea, his constituency in southeast England, on Tuesday, amid mounting controversy over undeclared financial donations.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of controversy

Noun

Rather, the point would be to convert disagreements regarding biodiversity into guidance for ongoing experimentation.

— Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
His comments broadened the debate beyond Machado’s individual case, framing the controversy as one involving fundamental civil liberties rather than simply a political disagreement over the opposition leader’s role during the disaster response.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of disagreement

Noun

Instead of promoting their efforts, Republican lawmakers were left scrambling when the president abruptly withdrew his support over a separate political fight.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Away from fight sports, this past month has seen three players competing at the men’s World Cup who are facing active investigations or have been charged with rape.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of fight

Noun

The proceedings were frequently bogged down by arguments over whether certain exhibits could be admitted into evidence and publicly broadcast via a camera in the courtroom.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The lawyers will provide their arguments related to the appeal in subsequent court filings.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of argument

Noun

That brawl with the Rockies — figuratively and almost literally — finished with the Dodgers becoming the first team to win 60 games this season.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Eaton and Contreras were both issued suspensions stemming from last week’s benches-clearing brawl involving the Washington Nationals.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026

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