Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set (against)
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Cambodia angered by neighbor’s new restrictions on border crossings PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- Cambodia's government on Tuesday accused Thailand of escalating border tensions by imposing new restrictions that have blocked almost all land crossings, especially for tourists heading into Cambodia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025 -
As a mom, I’m angered at the existence of so many abusers who lure children through the internet.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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His unwillingness to compromise made the restaurant unfeasibly expensive to run, infuriating his investor, family friend Uncle Jimmy (a.k.a.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 June 2025
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The cost of the wedding has been estimated at up to nearly $50M, infuriating locals and activists who claim Amazon pays minimal taxes in European countries and point to Bezos’ use of his extreme personal wealth to effectively take over parts of the historic city, disrupting daily life.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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After all, Rodgers has been notoriously estranged from his family for about a decade.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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Offset is currently estranged from Cardi B, who filed for divorce from him for a second time in July 2024.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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The democratic socialist's platform could alienate centrist Democrats and independents critical in pushing him past the finish line in November.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Even in consumer SaaS, shipping without user research or QA can alienate early adopters.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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That’s likely to ignite further anger from Democrats, who are enraged after Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was handcuffed on the floor after being forcefully removed from a Thursday press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in LA.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
13 June 2025
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His budget-cutting work for the Trump administration enraged many former Musk/Tesla fans, slashing the appeal of a once high-flying brand.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
11 June 2025
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Democrats were incensed and said Republicans would live to regret the action.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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Home plate umpire Mike Estabrook called the pitch a ball, and Buehler was incensed.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
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“Set (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20%28against%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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