as in beginning
to come into existence
a cold spell set in sometime last week
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Recent Examples of setting in
The warnings also underscore the early arrival of winter weather, signaling that colder, stormier conditions are setting in across much of the region.
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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
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
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The Lakers play their next six games on the road, beginning Monday for the first of two games at the Houston Rockets.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Trump has restarted his affordability tour across the nation, but rising gas prices undercut his messaging as the weather is beginning to warm up, and the public looks to travel for vacations.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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As Kansas coach Bill Self barked orders from the sideline inside T-Mobile Center, the tide was starting to turn.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Senior Republicans under pressure from conservative activists and GOP primary challengers are starting to take notice.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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After originating the project through her company Joy Coalition, Gorman Wettels packaged The Bell Jar with Eilish and Polley and brought Plan B and StudioCanal on board.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mining and metals accounted for roughly 11% of global scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in 2024, with a large majority originating from Asia, highlighting the sector’s role as both a major emitter and a linchpin of the clean energy transition.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hence, any error arising from the admission of the cellphone evidence is harmless.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Another clash is over taxation in several forms, arising from the state’s chronic budget deficits, financial squeezes in local governments and reductions in federal aid.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The accord further prohibited the developers from beginning construction on the new residences before commencing work on these improvements.—
Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Willie made it through the filming of the first episode, but as the second episode was commencing, word got to me that Willie had returned to Los Angeles and the end was near.—
Annabelle Gurwitch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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Lupe Castillo is the only Republican appearing on the ballot and will face Garcia in November.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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After appearing in Austin for a taping at ACL Live in 2025, a full festival set feels like a natural next step.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Setting in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20in. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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