Synonyms of sets in

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• begins
• starts
• appears
• is
• originates
• arises
• commences
• forms
• emerges
• arrives
• springs
• exists
• breaks
• lives
• comes on
• engenders
• actualizes
• lasts
• materializes
• dawns
• continues
• breathes
• shapes (up)
• subsists
• survives
• persists
• endures
• coheres
• coalesces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ends
• stops
• ceases
• concludes
• finishes
• disappears
• terminates
• quits
• halts
• dissolves
• vanishes
• dies
• evaporates
• expires
• discontinues
• departs
• desists
• passes away
• perishes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sets in

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

With past sets in mind, the next addition to the Art range needs to be immediately recognizable and, failing that, colorful. — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Independence Day events canceled as heat sets in The heat has already thrown a wrench in some Fourth of July holiday celebrations. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 July 2026