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Definitions

set in

[set-in] / ˈsɛtˌɪn /

ADJECTIVE

embedded

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fixed ingrained installed planted

STRONG

encapsulated enclosed impacted inserted nested

WEAK

deep-seated

ADJECTIVE

indented

Synonyms

STRONG

paragraphed sectioned

VERB

arise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear begin crop up derive emanate emerge ensue happen occur originate result rise stem

STRONG

commence flow follow head issue spring start

WEAK

come to light

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cause disappear end finish

STRONG

complete stop

WEAK

lay lie sit

VERB

break out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arise begin commence erupt explode occur start

WEAK

burst forth spring up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

complete conclude die end finish stop

VERB

storm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assault rip roar stalk tear

STRONG

assail beset bluster charge fly rage stomp strike thunder

WEAK

come at take by storm take on

Example Sentences

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Obviously, there have been many series set in Los Angeles, from “The Beverly Hillbillies” to “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Dragnet” to “The Shield,” “Insecure” to “Modern Family.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

We knew because Clarke said a few weeks ago that the squad was more or less set in his head already.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

His latest adapts Peter Heller’s 2012 novel set in the aftermath of a pandemic that’s nearly wiped out humanity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Faculty voted to require proctoring in all in-person exams starting this summer, reversing a policy set in place in 1893.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Before you leave, the fortune-teller reminds you that the future is never set in stone.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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