SETS IN MOTION Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

sets in motion

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present tense third-person singular of set in motion

as in whips (up)

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The development provokes a leadership shake-up on both committees, prompting speculation on who will fill the spots when the next Congress opens in January.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2026
The rooms were part of Kusama’s ongoing exploration of self-obliteration and her career-long ambition to create work that provokes a keen awareness of both one’s individual insignificance and place in the wider cosmic system.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

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The eight top picks below span single hooks, double hooks, multi-hook racks, and one shelf-and-hook combination.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
There finally seems to be a plan for the offensive line build, with the Giants investing Day 3 picks in players who aren’t rushed into the lineup.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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Sourdough starter is a slow leavener that ferments the dough, which is what makes sourdough bread healthier.

— Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026
My personal favorite is A Pizzeri, where Michele, its pizza master, slowly ferments his dough everyday and maintains a large stack of olive branches for firewood.

— Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026

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