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

Alex begins to get a nagging feeling this girl could actually be his daughter from that long-ago relationship.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
My novel Blow Yourself Up begins when smartphones make their way into high schools and follows the rise of platforms and influencers, ending just before the dawn of AI.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 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

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