as in begins
to come into existence
a cold spell set in sometime last week
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Recent Examples of sets in
After 90 minutes of hoping for the most unlikely of results, the full-time whistle is blown, and common sense finally sets in.
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Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
While other Caribbean islands can be sleepy (too sleepy, sometimes) at night, the fun is just getting started when the sun sets in Curaçao.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
When pests show up, panic sets in.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Matters of love and romance take a serious turn as illusions dissolve and reality sets in.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
On Saturday, Arctic air sets in ahead of the storm, with highs in the teens and feels-like temperatures in the single digits, maybe even sub-zero.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The northern lights are forecast across Canada and Alaska, where the phenomenon may be visible once the sun sets in the state.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The holiday gift blitz has subsided, those New Year’s Eve bar tabs have been paid and the grim reality check has arrived while the dead of winter truly sets in.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Dead, brown, diseased, or broken branches can be removed in early winter before harsh weather sets in.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
While other Caribbean islands can be sleepy (too sleepy, sometimes) at night, the fun is just getting started when the sun sets in Curaçao.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
When pests show up, panic sets in.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Matters of love and romance take a serious turn as illusions dissolve and reality sets in.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
On Saturday, Arctic air sets in ahead of the storm, with highs in the teens and feels-like temperatures in the single digits, maybe even sub-zero.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The northern lights are forecast across Canada and Alaska, where the phenomenon may be visible once the sun sets in the state.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The holiday gift blitz has subsided, those New Year’s Eve bar tabs have been paid and the grim reality check has arrived while the dead of winter truly sets in.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Dead, brown, diseased, or broken branches can be removed in early winter before harsh weather sets in.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets in
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The journey begins with a dry brush exfoliation followed by a detoxifying and circulation-boosting cocoon session in an infrared sauna blanket by Higher Dose complete with a facial massage using cooling and toning smooth cryo stick wands, and a scalp and neck massage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Venus in Leo, on the other hand, dazzles your ninth house of expansion, supporting your travels, education and creative inspiration, while Jupiter entering Leo at the end of the month begins a larger cycle and chapter of growth.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Amanda is talking about her friendships with Ciara and West in confessional when the background suddenly starts to wobble, the lights flicker, and her outfit changes.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The real risk starts when a pan gets too hot, too damaged or used in the wrong way.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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His encounters include an apparently mute teen acrobat played by Kinski, who appears topless in a scene.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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One day after receiving a video tribute during his return to Philadelphia, Nick Castellanos appears to be out of a job again.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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There is an effort to dilute the high-pH water in ditches that was contaminated with the large amount of chemicals that spilled, officials said.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Of course, there is the matter of Atlantis, the mega resort that dominates the island with a water park, shopping, an aquarium, and a casino.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
Verb
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But there is also the possibility that the neutrino originates from a diffuse flux produced by a population of extreme accelerators, such as blazars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Exact size unknown The asteroid originates from the asteroid belt, an area between Mars and Jupiter, Binzel explained.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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What are some potential solutions for when this problem arises again could be the key to unlocking another title, regardless of any personnel changes that might happen.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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By investing in this unified decision layer today, industrial leaders can ensure that when the next challenge or opportunity arises, their teams can act swiftly, wisely and in unison, turning insight into action and action into outcomes.—
Dustin Johnson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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There are still a couple of questions to be answered though even as construction commences on the 67,500-capacity facility, which will be next to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and about 15 miles (24 kilometers) south of downtown Cleveland.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Falling back to the pack and seven points shy of San Jose, which won 4-1 at BMO Stadium on Sunday, LAFC has seen its recent MLS stumbles coincide with advancing to a two-leg CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal, which commences Wednesday at BMO Stadium and ends May 6 in Toluca, Mexico.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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