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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set in motion
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Focused on fast payouts — with many conducted in around four hours — these models target rural populations in particular, which are increasingly impacted by unexpected weather patterns and natural disasters provoked by climate change.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026 -
Your goal is to make a point, not to provoke.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nothing says summer quite like picking the ripe homegrown tomato straight from your garden.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Shop more Tiny Tags Mother’s Day picks below, including under-$100 Amazon finds.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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There are so many examples of protest art and works that incite collective action and influence policy changes.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Matching the high-wire tempo of the first season’s inciting fender bender, this opening sets up the theme of the season.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Set in motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20in%20motion. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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