setting on

present participle of set on

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of setting on Despite this goodbye, the sun is far from setting on the undeniable uniqueness and spirit that is Cyndi Lauper. Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting on
Verb
  • Advertisement The arguments against conversion therapy aren’t about attacking religion or silencing free speech.
    Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Sherrill has pinned the blame on the Republican candidate’s campaign, going so far as to run an ad attacking Ciattarelli over the issue.
    Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While many consider the mammal a nuisance for raiding garbage cans and damaging property, raccoons can also carry diseases, and they probably shouldn't be kept as housepets.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Taco Bell is raiding its vault and bringing fans along for the re-exploration.
    Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Tate has been accused of assaulting at least four 14 and 15-year-old boys, but police believe that there could be more victims and are encouraging parents to speak with their children to see if they were harmed.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The two protesters recently appeared in the Mecklenburg County Courthouse for their misdemeanor charges of assaulting an officer during the June 14 march that filled uptown Charlotte’s streets.
    Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In a way, Vitale has cast himself as The Visitor from Teorema, storming into the Versace household and making a bit of a mess.
    Ludwig Hurtado, Them., 29 Sep. 2025
  • Virginia can expect a fine for the field storming.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In a moment of striking color contrast, satiny white straps with fringe detailing popped against a black sole.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Nearly two weeks passed before Upstate’s striking officers set up a satellite connection and began having daily video calls with other officers across New York.
    Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Setting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20on. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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