set in motion

verb

Definition of set in motionnext
as in to stir (up)

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  1. provoke
  2. pick
  3. incite
Verb
  • The best of these films are simultaneously suspenseful, thought-provoking and dazzling.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In his view, the peaceful crowds that greeted Machado on Sunday undermined arguments that her return would necessarily provoke unrest.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of provoke
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  • The proof of concept combines robotic manipulation, AI and virtual simulation to explore how robots can pick components from containers and arrange them in the correct order for vehicle assembly.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The country estate sits on a 40-acre lot in the alpine village of Tolochenaz, near Lausanne, guaranteeing privacy—and plenty of space to host garden parties or pick cherries from the orchard, as Audrey did decades ago.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of pick
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  • He was sentenced to six years for inciting terrorism and extremism.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In 2020, following Election Day, a crowd stormed a vote-counting center in Detroit, many incited by online conspiracy theories about election fraud.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of incite
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“Set in motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20in%20motion. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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