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
The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
As for the near to mid-term outlook, the latest is Barça appearing to plot a more concrete route to land Díaz (Spanish) in either a matter of months or 2026, setting aside between €70 million ($76 million) and €75 million ($82 million), according to SPORT.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
Around 10:30, Portman reappeared to present one of the final sets of the night.
—John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2025
Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
The tenure of a police chief should not be tied to the whims of mayors or city managers, but rather for a set term during which they can only be removed for good cause.
—Kenneth E. Corey, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
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House Bill 1004 would ban the use of algorithmic devices that are used to set or recommend rental prices or occupancy levels in rental housing.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
As for the near to mid-term outlook, the latest is Barça appearing to plot a more concrete route to land Díaz (Spanish) in either a matter of months or 2026, setting aside between €70 million ($76 million) and €75 million ($82 million), according to SPORT.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Southern Living visited the set last summer and sat down with each of the four leading ladies.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
Around 10:30, Portman reappeared to present one of the final sets of the night.
—John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The app has other privacy features, such as automatically disappearing messages after a set period and preventing screenshots of conversations.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
The tenure of a police chief should not be tied to the whims of mayors or city managers, but rather for a set term during which they can only be removed for good cause.
—Kenneth E. Corey, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
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In some temples, a monk’s duty is to sit inside one of the main halls and wait until the laity comes to receive offerings and give blessings.—
Brooke Schedneck,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2025
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Fields and Tyrod Taylor’s presence would allow someone like Dart (or any rookie quarterback) to sit and develop for a year or two.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Experiences Over Things In addition, luxury consumers are increasingly choosing to indulge in experiences over material goods and jewelry is caught in that crosswind too.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Wayfair has an entire pillow storefront with over 50,000 styles to choose from, including indoor/outdoor options, reversible designs, and more.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The researchers estimated a nearly 20% reduction in dementia diagnosis among those who were, by chance, vaccinated.—
Christopher M. Worsham,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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The organization also estimated in 2020 that 20,000 children ages 6 to 17 in Texas either were currently in or were at very high risk for out-of-home or out-of-school placement because of their mental health needs.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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Musk stated that the merger aims to combine xAI's advanced AI capabilities with X's extensive user base, enhancing user experiences and accelerating technological progress.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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McConnell and three other Republicans sided with Senate Democrats on Wednesday, helping to narrowly pass a resolution aimed at blocking some tariffs.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Conrad and Harry decide a meeting should be set up with Richie before things get out of hand.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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After a week-long trial which started on March 24th, a jury took just three and a half hours to decide that Kingston, 35, and his mother ran a scheme to scam luxury brands, jewelers, and even a home entertainment company out of more than $1 million.—
Essence News Editors,
Essence,
30 Mar. 2025
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Joaquin Pacheco, the District 5-5A MVP, was leading the charge, paving the way for the Bearcats to secure a 27-7 record.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2025
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SeatGeek provides a series of tips for fans to practice in hopes to secure cheap tickets.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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On March 25, the Wall Street Journal reported that HHS was considering freezing $27.5 million out of the more than $200 million allocated for Title X’s annual budget.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Temperatures can rise to the 80s, then quickly plummet to freezing when an unexpected cold snap arrives.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2025
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In other words, Foster just put himself on a loudly ticking clock.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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Liberals currently hold a 4-3 majority, but a retirement this year puts the majority in play.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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