set in

verb

Definition of set innext
as in to begin
to come into existence a cold spell set in sometime last week

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set in
  1. begin
  2. start
  3. be
  4. originate
  5. arise
  6. appear
  7. commence
  8. form
Verb
  • That trial is scheduled to begin next month, but could be pushed back or canceled altogether depending on what the judge decides.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Episodes of the Premier League Years, the Sky Sports show that boils down each season into two hours and is arguably the UK’s greatest cultural achievement, often begin with a montage of that season’s new arrivals.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of begin
Verb
  • Willy Adames and Rafael Devers singled to start the fourth against Melton, putting runners at the corners.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • However, consuming large amounts—such as those used in studies where up to 1/2 cup was consumed daily—can start to weaken and damage tooth enamel.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of start
Verb
  • The benefit of different formats The average club pre-season lasts six weeks, so there is a lot to cram in — and a regular 90-minute friendly does not always allow all your players the necessary game time.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • New York City — There is an ever-growing love story between the game of golf and basketball.
    — Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of be
Verb
  • In Ecuador, local criminal gangs allied with Colombian and Mexican cartels manage the routes and ship the narcotics, 80% of which originate in Colombia and the rest in Peru.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Ecuador National Police via AP In Ecuador, local criminal gangs allied with Colombian and Mexican cartels manage the routes and ship the narcotics, 80% of which originate in Colombia and the rest in Peru.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of originate
Verb
  • Maternal depression can last weeks or months and can arise during pregnancy or after birth.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Some hiccups, including a miscue backing up a ball and the soreness, have arisen.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of arise
Verb
  • Mathers was set to appear for sentencing on Thursday for the February case and a probable cause conference in the May case.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But those concerns didn’t stop groups of Catholics from joining a recent joyous pilgrimage on Mount Tabor, where the Gospels say Jesus appeared transfigured alongside the Jewish prophets Moses and Elijah.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of appear
Verb
  • The project commenced with a simple analog instrument panel clock.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • After a study to map its sprawling network of rooms commenced in 2022, a nuclear bunker in northern Italy will transform into a Cold War museum scheduled to open in part next year.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of commence
Verb
  • In one instance in Pereira, CBS News cameras captured volunteers forming human bucket brigades, passing piece after piece of rubble by hand for hours.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • When Iraola left Mirandes and was appointed as head coach of another second-tier side, Rayo Vallecano, De la Torre formed part of his backroom staff as the fitness coach.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of form
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