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View definitions for set off

set off

adjective as in mounted

Weak match

verb as in beautify

verb as in circulate

verb as in counterbalance

verb as in discharge

Strongest matches

Strong matches

Weak matches

verb as in effectuate

verb as in fire

verb as in garnish

verb as in grace

verb as in produce

verb as in sequester

verb as in spark

verb as in trigger

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Example Sentences

The 1992 film sees Todd's character accidentally summoned to the real world by a graduate student in Chicago intrigued by the urban legend of the Candyman, setting off a chain of murderous events.

From BBC

“I hereby request that the people who have set off these fake rumors or statements, and who may have done so in the past, be immediately investigated by the appropriate authorities,” Trump said on Friday.

From Salon

Meanwhile, in Peterhead at about 21:20, a man was hit by a van driven by individuals who, moments before, had set off a pyrotechnic in a skate park in Aalesund Road.

From BBC

Meanwhile, in Peterhead at about 21:20, a man was hit by a van driven by a group who, moments before, had set off a pyrotechnic in a skate park in Aalesund Road.

From BBC

The measures run from 1 to 10 November and anyone setting off a private firework during this period will be committing a criminal offence.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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