Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set (against)
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The group invited those angered by rollbacks on things such as voting rights, essential services and free speech to join them July 17, the fifth anniversary of Lewis’ death.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 July 2025 -
Bondi has become a target for Trump’s supporters angered by the DOJ’s decision not to release the files, with some calling for her ouster.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The memo infuriated Kelly and other high-profile members of Trump's coalition, who for years have peddled conspiracy theories claiming Epstein was murdered and that the government covered up an extensive list of wealthy politicians and businesspeople who were involved with Epstein.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The increases are infuriating residents, and sending lawmakers scrambling for solutions.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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That filing infamously dragged in Lively’s reportedly estranged best friend Taylor Swift by alleging the actress leveraged Swift’s star status.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Niko McKnight, singer-musician and estranged son of Brian McKnight and ex-wife Julie, died on Thursday (May 29) following a battle with cancer.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
2 June 2025
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Young people, alienated by the pandemic and social media, are turning to religion as a source of connection.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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How managers can respond: Blanket phone policies may alienate digital natives and reduce efficiency.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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This conclusion satisfies some of the victims’ families while enraging others.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Israel has shown Iran the extent of its intelligence penetration into the country and cannot, at least for the foreseeable future, continue its war without enraging Trump.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
26 June 2025
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The successive decisions have increasingly incensed the court's liberals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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Dozens of veterans who had turned out for the March hearing were incensed.—
Ray Stern,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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“Set (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20%28against%29. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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