Synonyms of sets at

sets at

phrase

present tense third-person singular of set at

as in attacks

to take sudden, violent action against

His brother set at him, damaging several household items in the process.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attacks
• assaults
• raids
• storms
• turns (on)
• sets upon
• sets on
• strikes
• jumps (on)
• goes in (on)
• descends (on or upon)
• goes at
• flies at
• rounds on
• charges
• robs
• tears into
• ambushes
• pounces (on or upon)
• pitches into
• rushes
• beats up on
• swarms
• invades
• assails
• besets
• lights into
• sics
• trashes
• bushwhacks
• surprises
• sacks
• mobs
• bombs
• gangs up (on)
• flanks
• waylays
• mugs
• cannons
• ambuscades
• bum-rushes
• bangs away (at)
• ravages
• barrages
• cannonades
• nukes
• blitzes
• bombards
• besieges
• forays
• plunders
• buffets
• batters
• loots
• pillages
• harries
• plasters
• beleaguers
• envelops
• overruns
• presses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• covers
• protects
• guards
• shields
• defends
• secures

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sets at

That means Saturn rises around sunset, stays up through the night and sets at sunrise after shining at its brightest for the year. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026

A number of speakers will also take the mic between sets at the fundraiser for ALS. — Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The likes of Billie Eilish, Florence + the Machine, Charli xcx, Clairo, Mitski, Tame Impala and Fred Again all played early career sets at Laneway. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Shoppers also had the opportunity to build and take home Lego sets at the Make-and-Take station in the Promenade courtyard. — Madison Herring, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026

Hotel hop during the day to see your favorite artists’ sets at the pool, and maybe even some surprise ones. — Lisa Kocay, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Some 120 artisans reportedly spent two months building the sets at the Cinecitta Studios in Rome. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026

One of the most intriguing sets at this year’s Eaux Claires festival may also be one of its most spontaneous. — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 23 July 2026

King’s win in straight sets at the Houston Astrodome, witnessed by over 30,000 spectators in person and millions globally, marked a pivotal moment for women’s sports and equality. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025