SETS ON Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

sets on

verb

present tense third-person singular of set on

as in attacks

to take sudden, violent action against without warning, bandits would set on unwary merchants as they traveled along the Silk Road

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Recent Examples of sets on Start with two to three sets of eight to 12 repetitions for each movement (do sets on both sides for unilateral movements), moving slowly and with control. —

Dana Santas Feb 28, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026 The last call The sun sets on another day of learning at the school, casting a golden glow on the complex. —

Katie Woo, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026 Amazon has so many chic lounge sets on its roster—head over to the retailer to browse all of the best options firsthand. —

Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026 Get inspired by these similar matching sets on Amazon, starting at $30. —

Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026 But the true focus of the evening was the performances, where this year’s class took turns giving three-to-four song sets on a rotating stage. —

Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026 Thirty minutes later, The Ataris and Left to Suffer open sets on the Jack Daniel’s Stage and DWPresents Stage. —

Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025

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Symptoms of measles, a virus that attacks the lungs and airways, can include fever, cough, a blotchy rash, and red, watery eyes.

— Andrew Jones, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Bifenthrin, which attacks an insect’s nervous system and is considered a possible human carcinogen, was found on strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, collards, celery, bok choy and green beans, according to the report.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026