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
  • In addition to its ongoing pursuit of LeBron James, the Heat also would like to add another veteran shooter and another veteran big man but might begin the season with only 14 under contract.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026 and be completed by early 2027.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of begin
Verb
  • Torres – one of Barcelona’s key men up front – had been having an awful tournament, missing a plethora of chances throughout Spain’s campaign and being benched after starting against Cape Verde.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Transfer to the middle rack of the oven and bake until the tomatoes begin to burst and the gnocchi start to sizzle, about 15 minutes.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of start
Verb
  • Given Nolan’s famous aversion to AI, there was a relief in knowing this incredible display of creativity came primarily from practical effects and shooting on location.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • There was no other contestant other than Burnham, who comfortably surpassed that threshold.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of be
Verb
  • The Cabin Creek Fire northeast of Alturas Lake originated from an unattended campfire sometime between July 10-11.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
  • The Ebola virus causing the current African epidemic may have originated in bats, which seem to carry it without getting sick.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of originate
Verb
  • The trial date could still be delayed by disputes over classified evidence and other complications arising from the extraordinary case.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026
  • For Birney, well-regarded if hardly widely known, an unexpected secondary issue has arisen as more people encounter Blue Film.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
Definition of arise
Verb
  • Iran claims to have targeted US facilities and partners across the Middle East on Friday, unleashing what appear to be its largest reprisals since a fragile ceasefire shattered almost a week ago.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Bosworth appears as Kathleen Sloane, a corporate defense attorney whose morals are called into question when her clients ask for the unthinkable.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of appear
Verb
  • Iran has reportedly instructed Yemen's Houthis to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the US strikes Iranian power infrastructure, which has commenced.
    — Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • With a fury inside him, Garfield unleashes violence against them and commences the rebellion.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of commence
Verb
  • Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, Brooks kept his cool long enough for a circle to form around them.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 July 2026
  • That’s why Lee has visions of Reid joining forces with Coby White, the new leader of the Hornets’ offense, to form a bond that fosters a relationship on and off the court.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of form
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