SETS IN Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

sets in

verb

present tense third-person singular of set in

as in begins

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

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Recent Examples of sets in For example, the South Florida Water Management District stands to lose nearly $21 million in the first year after the measure sets in, followed by $43 million the following year. — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 As the weather turns, this gives way to a classic negroni, while the wine and gin and tonic remain a constant all year long—the wine shifting to red once winter sets in. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 Sabalenka defeated Pegula in straight sets in the final round in 2024 before pulling out a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win in the semifinals in 2024. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 At Wimbledon, Auger-Aliassime lost to Novak Djokovic in five sets in one of the most thrilling men’s Grand Slam matches of the year. — Lukas Weese, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 When hunger sets in, Franschhoek is ready to pounce with its stellar selection of farm-to-fork style restaurants. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 Cut your hydrangeas in the morning, before the day’s heat sets in. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 With past sets in mind, the next addition to the Art range needs to be immediately recognizable and, failing that, colorful. — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Independence Day events canceled as heat sets in The heat has already thrown a wrench in some Fourth of July holiday celebrations. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets in

Verb

The logistics data points to pressure extending beyond the ports, with businesses facing tighter warehouse availability and elevated freight costs even as the peak shipping period begins to recede.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Thomas’ trailer follows an 11-year-old boy who builds an AI version of his late mother who rebuilds his late mother that quietly begins saving lives, captured through various moments.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of begins

Verb

There is a lot of money in the market, but some of it appears to be receding and the number of commissions is coming down.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
And because of the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act passed earlier this year, the company appears to be on track to have taxpayers foot the bill.

— H. Gilbert Welch, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of appears

Verb

The researchers say the findings therefore don't prove that tinnitus originates in the cochlea.

— Mike McRae October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
Sweet Pea Sweet pea is a traditional Edwardian pattern that originates from a house near Oban on Scotland’s west coast.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of originates

Verb

This ghostly nature to phase through matter arises from the fact that neutrinos are completely chargeless, virtually massless, and race through the cosmos at near the speed of light, unimpeded.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Equality arises from self-interest Our study also found that although hunter-gatherers are frequently generous, the processes limiting inequality often do not require any generosity.

— Christopher von Rueden, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of arises

Verb

The pilot commences online and at stores across Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
The Europa League commences with its first league phase fixtures next week, on Wednesday, September 16 and Thursday, September 17.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026