set on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for set on
Verb
  • The passenger did not physically assault anyone on the aircraft, and no injuries were reported, according to police.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The reigning 100-meter world champion sprinter also issued an apology to her boyfriend after allegedly assaulting him in a Seattle airport.
    Jade Walker, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The green and whites play excellent attacking soccer and with Isco pulling the strings there is always a chance Betis could upset a big club.
    Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Cardi also dropped a trailer for the album, showing her inside a house as crows swarm and attack her mansion.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • While raiding the minibar at your hotel could probably contribute to bags under your eyes, the Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles‘s new amenity is a fridge full of products to make your face look great instead.
    India Brown, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
  • In 2011, federal agents raided the shantytown and made dozens of arrests.
    Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The Dolphins sideline erupted, with may offensive teammates storming the corner of the field to celebrate with Eskridge, including wide receivers coach Robert Prince, exuberant for one of his players.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Both women complained profusely to me about it before storming out.
    Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • What struck me about this event was the true unbridled joy of the participants, from various subcultures and communities, surrounded by laughter, beer and punk music.
    Meredith Nierman, NPR, 19 Aug. 2025
  • The pair have struck an exclusive first-look for all Mozer’s new projects and development.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Set on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20on. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.

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