as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
in his inaugural address, the president set out his vision for the nation over the next four years
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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the setout of the stations at the polling place was a little confusing
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Recent Examples of set out
Kiri Masters, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In early 2024, the couple set out to plan a wedding in Venezuela.
—Jenny Block, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2025
The two hikers visiting from Phoenix set out on the Packard Trail at about 11 a.m. March 17, the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team said on Facebook.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
In just his first weeks, and in some cases first days, President Donald Trump has set out to reform what has taken us over 200 years to accomplish.
—Phil Terrana, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
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From Social Media Budget To Retail Media Network Babcock didn't set out to build an advertising business.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In early 2024, the couple set out to plan a wedding in Venezuela.
—Jenny Block, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2025
The two hikers visiting from Phoenix set out on the Packard Trail at about 11 a.m. March 17, the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team said on Facebook.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
In just his first weeks, and in some cases first days, President Donald Trump has set out to reform what has taken us over 200 years to accomplish.
—Phil Terrana, Baltimore Sun, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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The former Today host described how the aftermath of her diagnosis sparked a new wave of courage.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Relatives at the time described Hussain as a hard-working Pakistani immigrant who took a job as a livery driver to help support his wife and two sons, then ages 1 and 3.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While taking your room’s layout and square footage into account, don't be afraid to think outside the box: how can your sitting room function for you?—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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With layouts ranging from four to eight bedrooms, the residences will average over 7,000 square feet of open-plan living space, with private swimming pools and generous outdoor areas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Good American Family, released on March 19, stars Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass as Kristine and Michael Barnett, while 27-year-old Imogen Faith Reid portrays Natalia.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rather, this musical is structured as a series of vignettes and relies on colorful images, repetitive language and whimsical movement to portray a community of dogs at work and play.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Our solar system may be much larger than thought — What cosmic object 'Arrokoth' can tell us about our solar system's formation — Could an 'Earth-like' planet be hiding in our solar system's outer reaches?—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Combined with their latest findings, researchers are better understanding the progression from a baby’s earlier statistical learning formations to the development of episodic memories.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Originally attributed to Pieter Pourbus, a Flemish Renaissance artist who worked in Bruges during the 16th century, the painting depicts an austere man and his young daughter in matching ruffs.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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No situation depicted that more than Trump and Vance's Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier this month, where the three men got into a shouting match in front of the media over the prospects of a ceasefire deal to end the war in Ukraine.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The adaptation into a TV format is visually impressive in its set-up.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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The 12-28mm is physically compatible with full-frame cameras but doesn't cast an image circle that's big enough to cover the larger sensor format.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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