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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set in motion
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And the choices may provoke some disagreement.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026 -
Antisemitic attacks have surged worldwide since October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants crossed the border into Israel for an attack that provoked a ferocious response from Israel that’s razed large parts of Gaza and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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For Daniels, getting picked was going to be a relief.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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When picking your tomatillos, go for a medium size and look for smooth pieces with no cracks or bruises.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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That's placed there by terrorist groups, foreign intelligence services and others, specifically for the purposes of inspiring and inciting violence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Uranus moving into Gemini incites restlessness with conventional routine.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 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 29 Apr. 2026.
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