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
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Additionally, minor soundside flooding is expected to begin later today and last through at least Wednesday.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025 -
Trump’s threats of an extra 100% tariff on China is believed to have triggered a $19 billion sell-off that began Friday.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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All of our finds are under $100, with many pieces on sale, and prices start at just $9.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Zac and Dylan’s bond has grown stronger over the years, especially after Dylan moved in with Zac while starting his career in Los Angeles.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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There is no minimum size requirement on any fish.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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Shanahan said the plan was for Pinnock to play big nickel against the Buccaneers but that there weren’t any scenarios for that alignment during the game.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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The project took two years to develop, originating as an independent effort to spotlight Rawalpindi’s stories internationally.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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The sturdy wood vessel lined with a silky white interior originated as a traditional mortuary viewing casket before a midlife career change took it to the stage.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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No matter what situation arises, the player knows how to solve it.—
Joe Boylan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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While the two companies have not had a commercial relationship in recent years, both Netflix and AMC are intrigued by the mutually beneficial opportunities that could arise from this and future collaborations.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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The city appeared to have reached the final stage of awarding a three-year, $27 million deal to a new security company on several occasions this year.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Later experiments appeared to confirm what Prentice’s genetic data suggested.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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Initial trial retrievals of fuel debris from Unit 2 have already commenced.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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The disarmament phase was slated to begin in the second stage of the agreement, which was set to commence after all the hostages were returned.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Democratic Party for the People (DPP), the fourth-largest party in the Lower House, ruled out forming a new coalition with the LDP.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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To find Andromeda, locate the constellation Cassiopeia, which forms a prominent 'M' shape high in the northern sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Set in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20in. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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