SETS IN Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

sets in

verb

present tense third-person singular of set in

as in begins

to come into existence a cold spell set in sometime last week

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Recent Examples of sets in There are also deals on women's pajama gift sets in cute holiday prints, like red plaid or holiday dogs, as well as kids' ski apparel for an upcoming winter vacation. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 Now, scientists believe the key may lie in designing materials that can create new defects when the freeze sets in. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 For example, the South Florida Water Management District stands to lose nearly $21 million in the first year after the measure sets in, followed by $43 million the following year. — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 As the weather turns, this gives way to a classic negroni, while the wine and gin and tonic remain a constant all year long—the wine shifting to red once winter sets in. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 Sabalenka defeated Pegula in straight sets in the final round in 2024 before pulling out a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win in the semifinals in 2024. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 At Wimbledon, Auger-Aliassime lost to Novak Djokovic in five sets in one of the most thrilling men’s Grand Slam matches of the year. — Lukas Weese, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 When hunger sets in, Franschhoek is ready to pounce with its stellar selection of farm-to-fork style restaurants. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 Cut your hydrangeas in the morning, before the day’s heat sets in. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets in

Verb

Starship is still under development, but once the rocket begins operational flights (and that day is getting closer), SpaceX plans to phase out the Falcon 9 and its Falcon Heavy variant almost entirely.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The problem begins, in part, with medical training and education.

— Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of begins

Verb

His critics see a president who failed to tame inflation and keep America out of overseas conflicts, and whose agenda has fueled higher prices as the war with Iran appears to be at a stalemate.

— JOSH BOAK, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Two letters redirect actions MuTRAP is a backdoor attack, also known as a Trojan attack, in which malicious behavior is embedded in a model and activated only when a specific trigger appears.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of appears

Verb

Public health officials say there is no conclusive scientific evidence that supports using cat’s claw for any health purposes.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The best seats will be the cheapest There is a wide spread in the available prices for tickets to see U2 on their 2027 tour.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of is

Verb

The case originates from a change in admissions policy that began a decade ago, when a consulting group was hired to evaluate how the school system chose students for its middle school magnet programs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
As much as 80% of mobile traffic originates indoors, in apartment towers, shopping centers, hospitals and transit tunnels.

— Stephen Farrugia, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of originates

Verb

The question arises because the wicker fellow is, in spite of his earthy origin, downright Olympian in the sack.

— Valerie Monroe, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026
Schrodinger’s manuscript also solves the problem that arises after the first measurement, where the distribution changes.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026