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 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 Serena Williams wins her fourth Wimbledon title and 13th Grand Slam championship by sweeping Vera Zvonareva in straight sets in the women’s final. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 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 The idea is that eye strain typically sets in after about 20 minutes of screen use, and a 20-foot focus distance lets the eyes relax into a resting state. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 After 90 minutes of hoping for the most unlikely of results, the full-time whistle is blown, and common sense finally sets in. — 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 Matters of love and romance take a serious turn as illusions dissolve and reality sets in. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets in

Verb

As another festival weekend begins, the Chamber of Commerce is standing behind the event.

— Jessica Riley, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Closing this gap, aligning one’s internal world with external facts, begins with awareness.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of begins

Verb

Passaic mayor Hector Lora said crews have been searching along a nine-mile stretch of the river that starts along the Passaic-Garfield border, down to Newark, and will focus on an area near Rutherford when the search resumes.

— Christina Fan, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Exploring the Greats starts with four classic works of literature – The Odyssey, Moby-Dick, Plato’s Republic, and Othello.

— Peter White, Deadline, 30 July 2026

Definition of starts

Verb

While pets are not allowed in the inn, there is one room set aside with its own private entrance that is pet friendly, for a fee.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Mediators have been trying to negotiate with Hamas for months on implementing the plan, but there is skepticism in the region that Hamas will hold up its end of the bargain.

— Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of is

Verb

My real worry is that a genuine dislocation could see everything move down together--equities, gold, even short/intermediate Treasuries--if the shock originates in the dollar, inflation, or fiscal credibility rather than growth.

— Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Researchers have warned unsustainable use of the Rio Grande — which originates in Colorado and extends into Mexico — threatens water security for millions of people.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026

Definition of originates

Verb

With a fury inside him, Garfield unleashes violence against them and commences the rebellion.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026
The Genesis Scottish Open commences this week at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, as a significant co-sanctioned DP World Tour and PGA Tour event offering a $9 million purse.

— Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026