as in attacking
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 setting on
Cities have until 45 days before the elections to call them off, but county officials would need to know by late February whether or not the items will be on the ballot, meaning the sun is setting on high-stakes negotiations to stave off a mutiny.
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Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Let natural greenery rule in tall vases, design a whole table setting on a new color, or concoct a signature drink that matches the theme in color and flavor.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Despite this goodbye, the sun is far from setting on the undeniable uniqueness and spirit that is Cyndi Lauper.
—Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Let natural greenery rule in tall vases, design a whole table setting on a new color, or concoct a signature drink that matches the theme in color and flavor.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Despite this goodbye, the sun is far from setting on the undeniable uniqueness and spirit that is Cyndi Lauper.
—Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting on
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The strategy marks a shift toward attacking cartels’ financial systems as law enforcement pressure mounts on traditional drug routes.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Dan Ndoye is capable of playing in a central attacking role and Morgan Gibbs-White has looked handy playing in a more advanced role.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin has stressed that the agency is not invading or raiding classrooms.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But is raiding your retirement for a home purchase a financially sound idea?—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
4 Feb. 2026
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One rider was banned for a year on May 14, 2025 for assaulting a security officer and was banned again for a year just two days later for assaulting a CATS contractor on the Blue Line platform, records obtained by the Observer show.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Investigators said detectives with the Daytona Beach Police Department later found two video clips on Melady’s cellphone allegedly showing him assaulting the woman inside the ambulance.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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This is the second time in three seasons that Duke has been on the other end of a court storming gone wrong.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Officials reviewed the play and determined time was left, so fans had to be cleared for Duke to get one final play before storming the court again when the clock officially hit zero.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The officer fired a single shot from his handgun, striking Sosa-Celis in his right thigh.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The practical applications the researchers envision are striking.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Setting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20on. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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