as in begins
to come into existence
a cold spell set in sometime last week
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Recent Examples of sets in
Matters of love and romance take a serious turn as illusions dissolve and reality sets in.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
On Saturday, Arctic air sets in ahead of the storm, with highs in the teens and feels-like temperatures in the single digits, maybe even sub-zero.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The northern lights are forecast across Canada and Alaska, where the phenomenon may be visible once the sun sets in the state.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The holiday gift blitz has subsided, those New Year’s Eve bar tabs have been paid and the grim reality check has arrived while the dead of winter truly sets in.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Dead, brown, diseased, or broken branches can be removed in early winter before harsh weather sets in.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Fix any deteriorating window frames before the cold weather sets in to keep your home warm and avoid putting stress on your HVAC system.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
But before the cold sets in, the metro can expect a mild day on Friday with temperatures around 68 degrees, which is well above the average of 57 degrees for this time of year.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
What To Know Zelensky said Russia is now targeting energy infrastructure before winter sets in.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
On Saturday, Arctic air sets in ahead of the storm, with highs in the teens and feels-like temperatures in the single digits, maybe even sub-zero.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The northern lights are forecast across Canada and Alaska, where the phenomenon may be visible once the sun sets in the state.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The holiday gift blitz has subsided, those New Year’s Eve bar tabs have been paid and the grim reality check has arrived while the dead of winter truly sets in.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Dead, brown, diseased, or broken branches can be removed in early winter before harsh weather sets in.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Fix any deteriorating window frames before the cold weather sets in to keep your home warm and avoid putting stress on your HVAC system.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
But before the cold sets in, the metro can expect a mild day on Friday with temperatures around 68 degrees, which is well above the average of 57 degrees for this time of year.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
What To Know Zelensky said Russia is now targeting energy infrastructure before winter sets in.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets in
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Training at Kempo Goju dojos typically begins around age 5, but all ages are accepted.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fat Tuesday is a day of feasting on rich foods before the fasting period of Lent begins.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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The warning is based on preliminary budget projections for the 2027 fiscal year, which starts July 1, and beyond that show expenses rising faster than revenues.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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In Focus Features’ true-story tale Song Sung Blue, Hudson plays Claire Stengl, who starts a Neil Diamond tribute band with her fellow of down-on-their-luck Milwaukee musician Mike Sardina (Hugh Jackman).—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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In the original Getty Images version, King Charles — then the Prince of Wales — appears with Gates and Andrew.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Dominic Sessa appears as her 24-year-old attorney, Kevin Eggers — while Ariana DeBose, Demi Lovato, and Octavia Spencer play women Amanda meets at a local shelter.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2026
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There is no efficient transport of material in-and-out of the core, and thus, most of the star’s interior never gets a chance to fuse simply because of its location.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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While there is broad agreement that the nine-member presidential council should step aside after failing to make headway against gangs or oversee the organization of elections, consensus has broken down over what and who should replace it.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The jacquard design data maps the journey of the Wisteria sinensis plant, which originates from China.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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The name originates from the howling of wolves during the frigid January nights, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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If the opportunity to sell Romero arises in the summer, Spurs should seriously consider cutting their losses and reinvesting the money in a more reliable defender.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The problem arises when advocacy is dressed up as neutral expertise and then insulated by near-permanent tenure.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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An outspoken state senator is scheduled to make remarks Sunday at the International Servant Leaders Museum in Morton Grove, coming as Black History Month commences.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Dinner commences in a cool and calm underground lounge before moving upstairs to another intimate locale.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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