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 The ride is expected to rely heavily on 3D effects and high-definition screens, but Strong made clear that there will indeed be large-scale physical sets on the ride. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Tolbert, Atwell and Tahj Washington were used in three receiver sets on Miami’s second possession. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 The server placed the tonkatsu sets on the table and left them. — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026 Zverev has also dropped just two sets on the way to the final, maintaining his form like few French Open winners can at Wimbledon, with just two weeks between the tournaments. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 12 July 2026 As the sun sets on a vast farm field, soldiers in full body armor pull over on a dirt road and unload what looks like a miniature jet from a truck. — Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 27 June 2026 Keep scrolling for even more polished matching sets on Amazon, including skorts, flowy pants, and a chic all-black ensemble. — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 Complete three sets on each side to failure. — Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026 There will be Sunday brunch, too, and expect live DJ sets on the weekend. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets on

Verb

Greenidge, an award-winning public historian, refuted all charges, and told the New York Times that attacks on her scholarship were racially motivated.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
However, when Duffy attacks Marcus during a confrontation with Slough House agents, Louisa hits the chief of the Dogs in the head, leaving him in a coma.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of attacks

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In the character's final scene, as the DEA raids her rural compound, Laurie ties a rope around her neck and jumps from the roof of her home.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
In the meantime, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finally raids Laurie's property, thanks to the intel Rue had been giving them.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 June 2026

Definition of raids

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Anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

— Christina Fan, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Any passenger who assaults, threatens, intimidates or interferes with airline crew members can lead to penalties of up to $43,658 per violation, according to the FAA.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 3 May 2026

Definition of assaults

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Mars storms the Official Streaming chart with five titles, while one of his most successful collaborations becomes a bestseller again on multiple rosters.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Although significant, that event was far less powerful than the Carrington Event — or the even rarer storms the new study suggests may be possible.

— Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of storms

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After another two minutes of dangerous Machado Garry strikes, Makhachev deftly tripped the challenger and quickly scrambled to take Machado Garry’s back, where Makhachev stayed stapled until the horn sounded and Silva’s record was rewritten.

— Mark Puleo, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Medium heat strikes the perfect balance of drying quickly but maintaining towel softness.

— Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026