as in to stir (up)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set in motion
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Diplomatic Risks: The designation could provoke international disputes, particularly with Mexico, complicating its legal and practical implementation.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025 -
The emotional bedrock underneath is the thing that’s provoking feeling in me.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
18 Jan. 2025
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But because of the draft picks exchanged, that amount is likely to end up closer to $30 million.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Simon Hill The Best Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Wired These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.—
Adrienne So,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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Their final report pinned Trump as being at the center of an unlawful campaign to remain in power by pressuring those across government and later inciting a mob of his supporters to storm the Capitol.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Zemmour was convicted multiple times of inciting racist or religious hatred.—
Adriana Gomez Licon,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Set in motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20in%20motion. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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