SETTING ON Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

setting on

verb

present participle of set on

as in attacking

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 setting on Ring will roll out the new encryption as the default security setting on all of its cameras starting in September. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Secure and autonomous agentic AI is on the horizon as the sun is setting on human-in-the-loop. — Jason Sabin, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 But having the option there to subtly take away undesired judder or motion artifacts in specific moments, instead of a blanket setting on the TV or nothing at all, has some merit to me. — John Higgins, The Verge, 6 Aug. 2026 Select the clean or sanitize setting on your machine, or the longest, hottest setting available. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Behind her, the sun is setting on the horizon behind the ocean. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026 People have also voiced concerns about the risk of the facility setting on fire, increasing tax bills, producing noise and having negative visual impacts that could disrupt neighbors’ routines, among others. — Sofi Zeman may 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026 With the sun setting on Pasty Shack, Mier cherishes the business’s customers the most. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026 This one plays with puckering on both ends, along with a creamsicle color palette that’s ideal for setting on deck chairs and chaises surrounding the pool. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting on

Verb

The consequence is really mechanical attacking that surprises nobody and desperately needs a rogue element.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The baby has been with the couple since birth, and Uthmeier’s office is not attacking their fitness as parents, Jay said.

— Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of attacking

Verb

On Sunday, Turkish authorities cracked down on multiple LGBTQ+ groups and individuals, detaining dozens of members, breaking into association offices and raiding popular hangouts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
College sports’ current arms race of money, along with unrestricted transfers, is threatening to shut out rising challengers like UConn football, with rich teams now dangling lucrative offers and raiding talent like never before.

— U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of raiding

Verb

During the verbal fight, Bickham spat on Parchman and another person, which prompted the group to start physically assaulting him, Salas said.

— Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Calhoun was serving a four-year sentence for a 2019 conviction on charges including assaulting a police officer, attempting to strangle a police dog, and burglary.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of assaulting

Verb

That followed up the first half of the season opener that saw the Broncos fall behind 17-3 and trail Memphis 20-17 at the break before storming to a 38-20 victory.

— Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026
Paul clashes with Neeley, Matthews, and Draper before storming out of the party, only to return and continue arguing with the group.

— Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of storming

Verb

Andrew returns home soon after, and the series shows Lizzie striking him in the head with the hatchet before delivering more than 20 additional blows.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Underpronators, on the other hand, will do best with shoes that encourage midfoot or forefoot striking and mitigate heavy heel or lateral slams on the pavement.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026