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 specific
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as in deliberate
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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 scenery
the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production
built sets for the play
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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
Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
What really sets the M2 apart from the M1 Ultra, an earlier entry-level version of this crafting machine, is the addition of a 5-megapixel panoramic camera and a 2-megapixel close-up inside the new model.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 May 2026
Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The track arrived shortly after Langley's sophomore album Dandelion conquered both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums chart, and it was quickly added to that set's track list.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
And even Stephen Colbert, who is known to get elbow deep into everything from set design to product placement, can’t stop such dynamics.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 May 2026
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Clear metrics set early help teams measure progress against mission goals, not just delivery.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
What really sets the M2 apart from the M1 Ultra, an earlier entry-level version of this crafting machine, is the addition of a 5-megapixel panoramic camera and a 2-megapixel close-up inside the new model.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 May 2026
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After my plane landed, I was texted a set of coordinates that led me to a dirt road deep in the high plains.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The track arrived shortly after Langley's sophomore album Dandelion conquered both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums chart, and it was quickly added to that set's track list.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Adjective
Withdrawals over set amounts from such accounts should require prior approvals by an association’s budget/finance committee or its independent auditor.
—Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
And even Stephen Colbert, who is known to get elbow deep into everything from set design to product placement, can’t stop such dynamics.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
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What's more is that Japan sits much farther south than the regions where auroras are usually visible.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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After housing federal agencies for more than a century, the structure eventually sat vacant before Kimpton turned it into a hotel in 2002.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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There are 14 colors to choose from, including neutrals like black, beige, and white, plus more unique shades like pink lace, burgundy, and charcoal gray.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The government offers elderly citizens a small monthly allowance but some need and choose to earn more to cover living costs in one of the world’s most expensive cities.—
Catherine Phillips,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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The agency has previously estimated the broader lunar base effort could cost around $20 billion.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
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It's estimated that at least three historic buildings were destroyed and at the latest update, firefighters said that 18,379 acres of the rare vegetation on the island had burned.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Officials have described the overhaul as a long-overdue restoration effort aimed at addressing decades of deferred maintenance, including deteriorating infrastructure, water damage, failing HVAC systems and structural concerns throughout the building.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Halverson continued to aim for consistency and dependability.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Thai diver Kengkard Bongkawong told CNN that while the goal is still to rescue the group, an upcoming meeting will decide whether the team should first work together to evacuate them or if the rescuers should split into two groups, with one continuing the search for those unaccounted for.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Hulst and Toomey decided to withdraw from the mile at the State meet.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The company also secured a massive Pentagon contract on Wednesday, adding to investor excitement for Dell’s growing AI server business.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Around $3 trillion in commercial property debt matures between 2025 and 2027, and operational efficiency helps companies secure new loans.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski shouted two words — the first of which didn’t appear to be fit for print — and strode off the mound, the icy expression on his face frozen in place all the way to the dugout.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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But it's also made people even more skeptical of public figures whose appearances seem naturally frozen in time.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Featuring a drawstring waist and double side seams, these low-rise jeans put a playful twist on Hargitay’s wide-leg style.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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For this reason, try to put your hummingbird food far from other bird feeders and, if possible, position several hummingbird feeders across your yard so aggressive hummingbirds can keep a safe space from their own kind.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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