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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set in motion
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Gutman's comment have provoked backlash on social media, with some calling for him to be fired from his role.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025 -
Prolonged isolation in detention can provoke psychological symptoms, including paranoia, PTSD and depression, that can lead to suicide, Peeler said.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Check out our top picks below with trendy and timeless looks starting at just $25.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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They were picked to finish 15th in the 17-team conference.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Republicans on Capitol Hill also backed Bondi’s qualified statement that speech inciting violence should be prosecuted.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Israeli leaders ‘incited genocide’ The report accused Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant of inciting genocide.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Set in motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20in%20motion. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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