Synonyms of set
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as in to sit 
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as in to choose
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as in to estimate
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as in to lounge
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as in to aim
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as in to decide
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as in to secure
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as in to freeze
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as in to put
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as in to harden
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as in faction
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as in pack
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as in cluster
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as in type
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as in scenery
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as in go
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as in stuck
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as in determined
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as in certain
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as in to choose
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
set a date for the wedding
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as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
fire losses were set at a million dollars
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as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
determined to see the West, she set her car towards the sun and drove off
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as in to decide
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
finally set some plans for the luncheon
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as in to secure
to put securely in place or in a desired position
had the jeweler set the diamond again
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as in to freeze
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
the gelatin is just starting to set now
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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
set a book on the table
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as in to harden
to become physically firm or solid
the concrete must set completely before anyone can walk on it
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
the younger set is less likely to volunteer for the church's annual rummage sale
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as in pack
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
they rarely associate with anyone outside their social set
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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
a set of tools
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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the next set of job applicants had far more education and practical experience
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as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
we're all set to go
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
that rock is really set in the hillside
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as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
set on being the first in her family to graduate from college
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as in certain
having been established and usually not subject to change
the library is only open during set hours
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
international law has set rules for the treatment of prisoners of war
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as in deliberate
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
it was not my set purpose to cause trouble for anyone
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Recent Examples of set
Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
The Critics Choice Awards, originally set for Jan. 12, have also been postponed twice, first to Jan. 26 and then to an unannounced future date.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
The suit is the latest development in the messy back-and-forth that began on the set of It Ends With Us, which Baldoni directed and costarred in opposite Lively.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
Okla Jones, Essence, 31 Dec. 2024
Travelers will be able to enter within two hour periods, but there will be no set time for departure.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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In the attack that set it all in motion, the Oct. 7, 2023, raid on southern Israel led by Hamas fighters, some 1,200 people, most of them civilians, were killed, stunning Israelis.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
The Critics Choice Awards, originally set for Jan. 12, have also been postponed twice, first to Jan. 26 and then to an unannounced future date.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
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The surprise hit film has made major waves in Hollywood and led to discussions of the treatment of female actors both on sets and in media.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
The suit is the latest development in the messy back-and-forth that began on the set of It Ends With Us, which Baldoni directed and costarred in opposite Lively.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
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Drawing inspiration from set designs and photos, the team was supported by SAP Lighting and Out The Box by Anastasia Design’s exquisite floral arrangements.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 31 Dec. 2024
Travelers will be able to enter within two hour periods, but there will be no set time for departure.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
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The footage shows the determined dog, a female golden doodle, sitting resolutely in a corner of the couch while the man shares the same seat, both unwilling to concede the spot.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Addressing why the case was closed, the report noted that the U.S. Constitution forbids the prosecution of a sitting president.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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According to Smith, some families are already receiving insurance stipends and can choose to spend it on either rent or a new mortgage.Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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This is a dangerous conflation and an insult to women who choose to cook.Mina Holland, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025
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For example, the ongoing Framingham Heart Study, which began in 1948, yielded a mathematical model to estimate a patient’s coronary artery disease risk based on their individual health information, rather than the average population risk.Aaron J. Masino, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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In projecting a potential contract extension for Steele, The Athletic’s Tim Britton estimated a sweet spot could be a five-year deal worth around $74 million or a six-year pact valued at $96 million.Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The service is aimed at supporting brick-and-mortar boutiques in best serving their customers, thus expanding their ability to generate additional revenues through products that are not in their stock.Martino Carrera, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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The company also announced new measures aimed at enhancing safety for users under 18.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Content creators and influencers must decide what to do with the looming TikTok ban.Emma Cortes Ellendt, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The new leadership at the S.E.C. is likely to decide on rules that could significantly increase the value of Ethereum, Bitcoin and tokens at World Liberty Financial.Karen Yourish, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Candidates find themselves in a precarious position, balancing the desire to secure fair compensation against the fear of jeopardizing the opportunity.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Luna also announced the deployment of 400 National Guard troops to aid in securing evacuation zones and deterring further looting, with more reinforcements expected.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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The cast faced challenges administered by British special forces, including navigating Wales’ tough terrain, drills in the freezing ocean and even a hostage rescue scenario.Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Thursday is expected to bring more of the same with even more blustery conditions as winds gust as high as 34 mph and temperatures stay below freezing at 31.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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Readying For The Next Wave No doubt, there will be many who put and keep mediocre AI tools on the market.Peter Guagenti, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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In a separate development, the news comes a day after Adams’ preliminary budget plan left off $112 million currently allocated for 3-K, a move that could put thousands of early childhood seats at risk of being eliminated by the summer.Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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