SETS ON Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

sets on

verb

present tense third-person singular of set on

as in attacks

to take sudden, violent action against without warning, bandits would set on unwary merchants as they traveled along the Silk Road

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Recent Examples of sets on Joss sets on a quest to find one perfect crush that might be the perfect person for her. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 The ride is expected to rely heavily on 3D effects and high-definition screens, but Strong made clear that there will indeed be large-scale physical sets on the ride. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Tolbert, Atwell and Tahj Washington were used in three receiver sets on Miami’s second possession. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 The server placed the tonkatsu sets on the table and left them. — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026 Zverev has also dropped just two sets on the way to the final, maintaining his form like few French Open winners can at Wimbledon, with just two weeks between the tournaments. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 12 July 2026 As the sun sets on a vast farm field, soldiers in full body armor pull over on a dirt road and unload what looks like a miniature jet from a truck. — Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 27 June 2026 Keep scrolling for even more polished matching sets on Amazon, including skorts, flowy pants, and a chic all-black ensemble. — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 Complete three sets on each side to failure. — Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets on

Verb

The degenerative disease attacks the motor neurons of the brain and spinal cords.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
The advertisement, which was released last week, attacks Vang over her attendance record at the meetings of local government bodies including the Sacramento Regional Transit District and Sacramento Transportation Authority.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of attacks

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In the character's final scene, as the DEA raids her rural compound, Laurie ties a rope around her neck and jumps from the roof of her home.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
In the meantime, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finally raids Laurie's property, thanks to the intel Rue had been giving them.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 June 2026

Definition of raids

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Anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

— Christina Fan, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Any passenger who assaults, threatens, intimidates or interferes with airline crew members can lead to penalties of up to $43,658 per violation, according to the FAA.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 3 May 2026

Definition of assaults

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Moments later, MacKinney storms in, kills one of Colum’s guards, and orders his men to round up the castle’s women and sequester them in the chapel.

— Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Like magic, upon the proclamation, arm lift, and beat drop, pouring rain storms down upon the audience.

— Miki Hellerbach, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of storms

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The handheld strikes a near perfect balance between authentically re-creating the GBA’s design while updating its hardware with new controls, a much better screen, and the flexibility of Android at a price that feels like a bargain.

— Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026
That’s exactly what just happened as Bloom Energy strikes a multiyear deal to place its name on the Philadelphia 76ers’ jersey.

— Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of strikes

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Knowing his days are numbered, Vince robs banks to provide for his wife and young child.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
That robs the Giants of two of their headlining players and increases the difficulty to get results, even against a lowly team like the 0-2 Titans.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026

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