as in to trigger
to cause to function
set off a bomb
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as in ornament
something that decorates or beautifies
the architect used stone carvings as setoffs for the building's marble facing
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Recent Examples of set off
John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
President Biden revealed in remarks on Thursday that there was found to be a remote detonator in the truck of the deceased suspect, Jabbar, that seemingly was meant to set off those explosives, but again, they were not detonated.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2019
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Verb
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who both defended the visa program, setting off a bitter dispute on social media and on conservative airwaves during the holiday season.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
President Biden revealed in remarks on Thursday that there was found to be a remote detonator in the truck of the deceased suspect, Jabbar, that seemingly was meant to set off those explosives, but again, they were not detonated.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
That setoff a worldwide hunt for the impact site.
—Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2019
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The defense argues that their pending appeal should trigger an automatic stay, which would pause the process.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The inauguration in two weeks of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has brought a new element of uncertainty and triggered an apparent effort by both sides to establish battlefield gains before any possible peace talks.Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nothing drives this designer crazier than seeing icicle lights, oversized ornaments, and inflatable snowmen in my neighbors’ yards in February!Steven John, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024
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Most of the trees have ornaments made of shells, driftwood, even starfish.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Burns Calories As a compound exercise, squats activate multiple muscles simultaneously.Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Chargers activated cornerback Eli Apple and wide receiver Simi Fehoko from injured reserve Friday and designated them for return.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Of course, there is improv in the movie, just naturally little ornamentation and stuff.Mike Miller, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Suggestions range from temperature regulation to come-hither ornamentation for attracting mates, to tools of self-defense.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Bernard’s resignation comes after Adams’ first Charter Revision Commission launched last year also include the Rev. Herbert Daughtry, who sparked residency concerns over his New Jersey home.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Juan Sierra, 33, was arrested by officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Topanga Division around 5:30 p.m. after he was seen attempting to spark a fire, according to a law enforcement email obtained by The Times.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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To minimise disruption to day-to-day operations, most of the decorations are installed between 11pm and 7am when the park is closed to guests.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Seasonal cookbooks can be stored with decorations for that holiday Donate extra water bottles Reusable water bottles are great.Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
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This year's fires, driven by dry conditions and strong winds, have threatened high-value properties, forced evacuations, and underscored the risks of climate change and urban development in fire-prone areas.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Revenues from services and fees increased by $17.7 million, driven by growth in the Capital Markets and Financial Consulting segments, while the Communications segment saw a decline.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
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And as of this month, servicers are able to resume collecting on defaulted loans through wage garnishments.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
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This typically occurs when administrative collections efforts are limited or not fruitful, and officials believe the borrower may have additional income or assets that go beyond what the government can collect through administrative wage garnishment or Treasury Offset.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Set off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20off. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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