Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set (against)
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Set in 1986, the story follows two brothers, Irwin and Gary Pearl, whose get-rich scheme to help clean up the Gowanus Canal ends in disaster after Irwin (Teller), a nebbish family man, angers Russian mobsters by unwittingly witnessing their criminal activity.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 May 2026 -
The delay angered rural Republicans, who wanted to see the farm bill passed.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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Rising gas prices and an unpopular war in Iran have infuriated prominent MAGA figures online, but in terms of GOP elections, the president has been able to elbow out critics in Congress and disobedient legislators in red states.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Georgia Supreme Court challenger Jen Jordan infuriates Republicans with a new fundraising email.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Authorities have not determined a possible motive in the shooting; the men had been estranged for at least three years, Santa Clara Police Department Chief Cory Morgan said at a news conference Thursday afternoon.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Brooke, who had been estranged from her dad for years leading up to his death, shared a lengthy Instagram post paying tribute, but also shared insights into what their relationship looked like.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Pushing too hard, though, could alienate them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Islamabad has attempted to navigate both sides of the crisis — presenting itself to Washington as a stabilizing intermediary while avoiding steps that could alienate Tehran or China, Iran's most powerful international backer.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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That change, which postponed the 2025 election to 2026, enraged some residents.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The judge rejected the Suffolk District Attorney’s recommendation of 12 years and cut it in half, enraging prosecutors.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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McAvoy was incensed after being slew-footed by Benson, who has thus far escaped any supplemental discipline.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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During cross-examination, Nuñez admitted being incensed about Intriago using his name but downplayed any ramifications.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Set (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20%28against%29. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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