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 Now, scientists believe the key may lie in designing materials that can create new defects when the freeze sets in. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets in

Verb

Its arrival begins the process of turning a military transport into a specialized communications platform designed for one of America’s most critical defense missions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
My latest stargazing obsession There's something special about stargazing during the blue hour — that brief transition when daylight drains from the sky and night's window begins to open.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of begins

Verb

Following press and buyer appointments at The Plaza on Wednesday, the inaugural gowns will embark on a national trunk show tour that starts right across the street at Bergdorf Goodman.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Someone who came to watch a movie starts to understand how one might be made.

— Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of starts

Verb

The former weapon of mass destruction has been in hiding for some time, but a bounty hunter tracks him down and disrupts his quiet life before also discovering a young man who appears to be Vision’s son.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
In one scene, a padlock appears to lock without a key or even being properly closed.

— Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of appears

Verb

There is speculation, too, that Balenciaga, where creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli is plying his couture chops and returning the brand to its roots, might also be facing some changes.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
And with economic growth stagnating, there is no easy way out.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of is

Verb

The climate phenomenon, which originates in the Pacific and leads to warmer global temperatures, has upended weather across the world, fueling extraordinary storms in the Americas.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The researchers say the findings therefore don't prove that tinnitus originates in the cochlea.

— Mike McRae October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of originates

Verb

While no business can prepare for every possible disruption, planning ahead can help owners protect their company’s financial health when trouble arises.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The problem arises when the relationship changes but the assumptions surrounding it do not.

— Murugan Anandarajan, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026