Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting (against)
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Union Pacific hasn’t commented publicly on the president’s remarks, but risks infuriating the president by denying them privately to investors all the same.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026 -
Cohen says the claims about Parsons are infuriating and false.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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In this episode, Patricia finally stands up for herself, confronting not just the Boogeyman but also the women who have spent decades alienating her.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Five-figure seats—on top of lofty travel costs—risk alienating fans by paving the way for the wealthy to snap up tickets.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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So, how can an organization remain current on customers' ever-changing needs and expectations without annoying or estranging them?—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In May 2021, after being elected to Parliament, Ben-Gvir established a makeshift office in a Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem, enraging local residents.—
Avi Issacharoff,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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This is a sad story, an enraging one, a maddening one.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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On the other hand, the Department of Justice redacted the names of several people who are not survivors -- incensing not only members of Congress but also survivors of Epstein's crimes who charge that the administration is engaged in a cover-up.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Amid the crackdown, Renee Good, 37, and Alex Pretti, 37, were both shot and killed by federal immigration authorities in separate confrontations, incensing large swaths of the nation.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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The way the Padres screw around this time of year is maddening.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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The realization that there is a punishment for women who align themselves with men, as well as for those who don’t, is rightfully maddening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The Star, which also looked into the killing, revealed that Jordan’s associations with organized crime figures, as well as his apparent disregard for angering them, likely contributed to his death.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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In the biblical Tower of Babel story, humans are driven by hubris to try to create a tower tall enough to touch the sky, angering God in the process.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Koeninger, a Tennessee signee, was noticeably missing from the batting order after aggravating a left-hand injury last week.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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His full recovery is anticipated, although, turning 39 during the Cup on June 24, the possibility of aggravating the muscle might be a concern to monitor.—
Greg Cote
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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“Setting (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20%28against%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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