SETTING IN Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

setting in

verb

present participle of set in

as in beginning

to come into existence a cold spell set in sometime last week

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Recent Examples of setting in This annular solar eclipse has a long and broad path, rising southwest of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) in the south Pacific Ocean and setting in the Gulf of Guinea, West Africa. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 June 2026 And while New York has long been seen as more main character than setting in many movies and series, Los Angeles has, historically, leveraged its shape-shifter abilities. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 Confronted with the limits of telling stories alone, he is drawn toward a calling that requires more than words — setting in motion the events that lead to the creation of Convoy of Hope. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026 The warnings also underscore the early arrival of winter weather, signaling that colder, stormier conditions are setting in across much of the region. — Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025 That alignment puts Saturn closest to Earth and keeps it visible all night, rising in the east around sunset and setting in the west around sunrise. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting in

Verb

Before the latest scandal dropped, a New York Times/Siena poll released June 29 showed the multiple controversies were beginning to erode Platner's base.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026
The backstory Built from the ground up with construction beginning in 2013, the hotel opened its ‘Ewa Tower in 2016.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Definition of beginning

Verb

After word spread that a local attorney was starting a class action, residents said they were besieged by out-of-town lawyers competing aggressively for their business.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Schjerlderup was the lone change Norway coach Stale Solbakken made in the starting lineup for Saturday’s match, starting the Benfica midfielder on the left flank in place of Antonio Nusa.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

Definition of starting

Verb

Saudi Arabia more recently reportedly made a discreet acquisition of Pantsir-S1s beginning in 2021, most likely to provide a more cost-effective defense against drone attacks originating from the Houthis in Yemen at that time.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Aviator Nation Dreamland is a 70s inspired event venue originating in Malibu and brought to the heart of Nashville.

— John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 7 July 2026

Definition of originating

Verb

The Fairfield Police Department in a social media post Friday morning announced the arrest of a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of murder and related offenses arising from the June 3 shooting at the Fairfield High School campus.

— Reeti Malhotra July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Teton Ridge seeks substantial damages arising from that conduct.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of arising

Verb

Following Samsung's typical pattern, pre-orders for the new devices, including the Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and the innovative Z Fold 8 Wide, are anticipated to open immediately on July 22, with sales likely commencing around Friday, August 7.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Work on the plan to remake Fifth Avenue is seen commencing in 2028 and will extend from Bryant Park to Central Park.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 22 June 2026