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 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
Jennifer Cunningham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Your little patriot can celebrate Independence Day in style with this two-piece tank and shorts set.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Laura Poppick, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
On June 27 the radiant will be visible above the horizon for the entire night, but will be at its highest before the sun sets, making the post-dusk hours the best time to scour the sky for elusive meteors, per stargazing website in-the-sky.org.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 June 2025
Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 26 June 2025
Business Disruption Disregard for set rules can lead to revocation of operating licenses, provoking loss of profit and end-user churn.
—Dzmitry Lubneuski, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Verb
Trump has set a July 9 deadline for imposing reciprocal tariffs, but trade talks have run into obstacles including discussions over duties on farm goods, steel and car parts.
—Jennifer Cunningham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Your little patriot can celebrate Independence Day in style with this two-piece tank and shorts set.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
Around the same time that these questions began bubbling up, another set of observations from the rock record thickened the plot of the squiggles.
—Laura Poppick, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
On June 27 the radiant will be visible above the horizon for the entire night, but will be at its highest before the sun sets, making the post-dusk hours the best time to scour the sky for elusive meteors, per stargazing website in-the-sky.org.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 June 2025
Adjective
The planks are also constrained to a number of set dimensions, and in doing this, the collection nods to modernist principles of standardization but also simplicity and utility, values held by the Shakers.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 26 June 2025
Business Disruption Disregard for set rules can lead to revocation of operating licenses, provoking loss of profit and end-user churn.
—Dzmitry Lubneuski, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
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Spending large chunks of time sitting on a train or stuck in traffic is not conducive to good work-life balance.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Companies like Paxos and Anchorage sit right in the middle of the exchange to custody the stablecoins and then allow Visa to send a fiat currency payment.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Scroll to choose from seven different K-Beauty sunscreen favorites, with more picks to come.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Barring an outright ban, which looks unlikely at this juncture, any legal action against X would take months, possibly years, to work its way through the European courts, especially if Musk chooses not to cooperate.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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First seen barreling toward the camera at speeds only the most brazen digital effects house could estimate, this mutt runs like the wind and pounces like an anvil with hairy legs and a neat red cape.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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At the time of his death, Nash’s estate was estimated to be worth $100,000, which is about $2.3 million today.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
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Oregon has a similar program in place that aims to reduce carbon intensity in fuels by 37 percent by 2035.—
Rambo Talabong,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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The city aims to partner with an expert nonprofit to manage the shelter, while holding on to it long term.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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After a marathon session, the Senate narrowly passed their version of the legislation with Vice President Vance having to cast the deciding vote.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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What happens next: The 12-member jury will deliberate until a verdict is decided.—
Olivia Munson,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Investigators do not believe either child had been secured properly while in the vehicle, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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This situation was the most beneficial for him, as there is a path to him securing a starting job again.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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To freeze cut tomatoes, place in a single layer on a lined baking sheet or plate, and freeze until firm to keep them from sticking together.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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But in January, DOE grant funding was frozen while President Donald Trump's administration reviewed individual awardees.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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Performance reviews may require a personal touch, but AI can help HR leaders put together hiring managers’ or supervisors’ feedback into a proper framework.—
Julie Hoagland,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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But using a trade exception, which allows a team to acquire a player in a trade even if their salary would otherwise put the team over the salary cap or the team is already over the salary cap, hard caps teams at the first apron.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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