Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set (against)
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The meeting angered Democrats, who were horrified by Trump and Vice President Vance's conduct.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025 -
The brand also angered left-leaning customers because of its conciliatory response to right-wing attacks.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ford calls for export taxes on Canadian oil Trump’s trade war and his talk of making Canada the 51st U.S. state have infuriated Canadians, who are booing the American national anthem at NHL and NBA games.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Tennis is an infuriating sport, and most players, amateur or professional, will have experienced flashes of self-loathing.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Christian and Brax, estranged for nearly a decade for reasons that still aren’t entirely clear, find their way back to one another through a series of charming encounters.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Mar. 2025
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Dear Eric: My sister (85) and I (80) have been estranged for about five years.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Alongside his other political ventures—such as voicing support for far-right parties across Europe—this could alienate Tesla's customer base, which polling suggests leans to the left.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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His actions alienated many, particularly military leaders who could have better resisted the Mongol invasion.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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That decision immediately enraged Venezuelans in South Florida who have temporary protections from deportation, who now fear they will be sent back to a nation that has suffered economic collapse under Maduro’s authoritarian rule.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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During a town hall meeting on Thursday, Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) met with hundreds of attendees enraged over his support for DOGE, which is run by Trump appointee Elon Musk.—
Emily Hallas,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Feb. 2025
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This came after Longoria claimed Marseille were the victims of corruption following their 3-0 defeat by Auxerre on Saturday, where he was incensed by referee Jeremy Stinat’s decision to show a second yellow card to defender Derek Cornelius.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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The company is attempting to use eminent domain to clear its way, which incensed Lems.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Set (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20%28against%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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