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 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 Make room for summer fun—and keep your sanity—with this quick list of things to toss from your kids’ rooms before school’s out and chaos sets in. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 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

Unlike liquid liner that announces exactly where the line begins and ends, kohl and kajal create dimension that feels more diffused.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
And while the Commonwealth Games do not form part of the formal Olympic qualification process — that begins next March — a strong performance in Glasgow could help McCann establish himself and ensure he is known on his own terms.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of begins

Verb

The building appears to be still in the framing stage with workers making adjustments to the concrete pylons as cars zip past.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Discovered by Apple’s community on Reddit, on highlighting text, a small pop-up appears with contextual options including rewrite and proofread, edit with Siri or various summarizing options.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of appears

Verb

There is arguably no greater example of the players’ power than in 2020 when members of the Atlanta Dream wore T-shirts endorsing then-Democratic candidate Raphael Warnock who at the time was running against Loeffler.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The alleged purpose of the bill is to improve the retention of police and firefighters, but evidence shows there isn’t a retention crisis among these employees.

— Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 24 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