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 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets in

Verb

The event features 36 holes of stroke play Saturday and Sunday, and then takes the top 64 and puts them in a single elimination match-play bracket that begins on Monday and ends with a 36-hole championship match on Thursday.

— Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
On Friday, Clemson rookie forward Ian Schieffelin signed an Exhibit 10 contract that comes with an invitation to Heat training camp, which begins on Tuesday at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of begins

Verb

The first image from the episode (see it above) shows Butters in what appears to be his backyard with the X-Pest exterminator guy, who has strapped on his tank of poison and has his sprayer wand at the ready.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
The result is a snug and secure fit that almost molds to the foot and a sheeny, almost-iridescent finish that appears alien or as if it should be used for a superhero’s costume.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of appears

Verb

On-site, there is a 24-hour gym, with complementary rooftop yoga offered on Saturday mornings, weather permitting.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
But despite years of diplomatic efforts there is no sign of a breakthrough in ending a war that has had repercussions for the global food and energy supply, as well as severely straining relations between Russia and Western countries.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of is

Verb

This two-part Millennium Prize Problem originates in particle physics.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
Indian American groups and Democrats said that the poster discriminated against members of the Sikh religion, which originates in South Asia.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of originates

Verb

Partners should also understand how the specialist handles data, account access and escalation when a delivery or reporting problem arises.

— Oleg Levitas, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Instead, the Packers were blown out by an 0-2 team on their home turf, and now a big question arises.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of arises

Verb

The pilot commences online and at stores across Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
The Europa League commences with its first league phase fixtures next week, on Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026