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
Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 14 July 2025
The series, which is to set sail in 2026 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ globally, was first revealed in March by Deadline.
—Peter White, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025
Sandler started him up as a standup comedian and reportedly received $10 per set, according to CBS News.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Practice jumping jacks for a set period instead of reps.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 14 July 2025
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Operating from the shadows, Slur puts a bounty on Sakamoto's head, which sets the events of Part 1 in motion.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 14 July 2025
The series, which is to set sail in 2026 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ globally, was first revealed in March by Deadline.
—Peter White, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Noun
In fact, the hardside Samsonite Omni 2 Luggage Set is currently one of Amazon's best-selling sets, racking up more than 5,500 five-star ratings and 1,000 purchases a month.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025
Sandler started him up as a standup comedian and reportedly received $10 per set, according to CBS News.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
Adjective
According to Fortune, Delta’s long-term goal is to move away from set fares entirely, creating individualized prices for each passenger using AI.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Practice jumping jacks for a set period instead of reps.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
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Rather than sitting as a borderline postseason contender at the trade deadline, Toronto sits atop the American League and leads the A.L. East by multiple games.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Several times over the years, parents from the other team have sat on our side.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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From sunny Fort Myers and Naples to remote Sanibel and Captiva, visitors have plenty to choose from when deciding on a destination.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Trying new decor trends fun, but designers believe choosing timeless base pieces is still the best way to approach patio—and any other—design.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Aug. 2025
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Applying results from that study and other research to the recent CBO estimate allowed Gaffney and other researchers to estimate specific effects of losing coverage.—
TOM MURPHY,
Arkansas Online,
2 Aug. 2025
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But those donations, estimated at around $20 million, ultimately amounted to too little, too late to cover the funding that CPB lost.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 Aug. 2025
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What’s more, the bulk of the provisions are aimed at making the process of building more housing easier for local governments, changes that could eventually add more supply and ease prices.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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California wildlife managers have implemented two new programs aimed at helping rural communities respond to the presence of wolves.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Padres will play just three more games—against the NL East-leading Mets, no less—before A.J. Preller decides exactly what strings to pull before Thursday.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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The 193-member U.N. General Assembly decided in September last year that such a conference would be held in 2025.—
Michelle Nichols,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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Crowley and his administration pushed for the housing development, racing against the clock to secure time-sensitive federal funding and tax credits.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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On draft night, the Giants traded into the first round to secure their QB prospect of the future in Jaxson Dart.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Resistance to the idea is, in part, fueled by the fact salaries for lawmakers have been frozen since 2009.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
30 July 2025
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Father and English teacher Frank Strong, a co-founder of the Texas Freedom to Read Project, told the committee that similar restrictions at the Carroll school district caused one high school library to freeze book purchases for two years.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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None of the four players sent to the Mariners made the Hall of Fame — putting Fister one up on Doyle Alexander.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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The state health department distributes $12 million in SNAP-Ed funding annually to half a dozen agencies who, in turn, put staff in schools, senior centers, food pantries and farmers markets to teach food stamp recipients how to eat healthier and live a more active lifestyle.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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