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as in chooses
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 values
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
fire losses were set at a million dollars
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as in aims
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 decides
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
finally set some plans for the luncheon
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as in secures
to put securely in place or in a desired position
had the jeweler set the diamond again
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as in gels
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
the gelatin is just starting to set now
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as in puts
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
set a book on the table
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as in freezes
to become physically firm or solid
the concrete must set completely before anyone can walk on it
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as in factions
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 packs
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 clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
a set of tools
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as in types
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 decors
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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Recent Examples of sets
Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Both sets feature the dramatic leopard collar, cuffs, and buttons, with a soft peplum.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
As Jod sets course for a cold moon on which a not-entirely-trustworthy friend resides, the kids wonder aloud about their increasingly mysterious home planet.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Dec. 2024
What really sets the LD35 apart, though, is that case.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 1 Dec. 2024
Nordstrom Rack Nordstrom Rack knows good prices and good fragrance sets.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
And the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, which sets guidelines for shoulder widths, cites studies that find narrowing shoulders sharply increases the risk for accidents.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
During high-stress moments, maintaining composure and managing emotions effectively sets a powerful example for your team.
—Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
What sets you apart from other candidates?
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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What To See During The Major Lunar Standstill During a major lunar standstill, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the east and west horizons, respectively.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Both sets feature the dramatic leopard collar, cuffs, and buttons, with a soft peplum.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
As Jod sets course for a cold moon on which a not-entirely-trustworthy friend resides, the kids wonder aloud about their increasingly mysterious home planet.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Dec. 2024
What really sets the LD35 apart, though, is that case.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 1 Dec. 2024
Nordstrom Rack Nordstrom Rack knows good prices and good fragrance sets.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
And the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, which sets guidelines for shoulder widths, cites studies that find narrowing shoulders sharply increases the risk for accidents.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
During high-stress moments, maintaining composure and managing emotions effectively sets a powerful example for your team.
—Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
What sets you apart from other candidates?
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets
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That’s a feature greatly appreciated by someone such as me, who aside from lacking staff, chooses to hoof it over Ubering at every opportunity.Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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When asked to define her year in one word, Clark chooses historic.Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Heritage Square sits within Brixmor’s larger, 555,000-square-foot Westridge Court, where in 2021 the REIT completed updates on the facade, lighting, parking lot, sidewalks, landscaping and signage.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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City currently sits 20th in the new 36-team group Champions League format, with only the top eight progressing automatically to the round of 16.Matias Grez, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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In this place, no one decides for others.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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How The Times decides who gets an obituary.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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But lastly and most importantly, there’s a fourth channel where news is sourced, where the reporter secures information that they’re not supposed to get.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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With the title, Waters secures the Tour Finals Triple Crown for the second year in a row, an amazing accomplishment given the rise in talent level on tour in 2024.Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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But as Daniel Goleman writes in his book Social Intelligence, in a society that puts too much emphasis on individualism, the power of the social brain often gets suppressed and overlooked.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, France’s government collapse puts Marine Le Pen, head of the country’s far-right National Rally, in her best position yet to make a major play for power.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The frost forms when warm, moist indoor air comes into contact with the cold glass, causing condensation that freezes.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Leafy Greens Leafy green vegetables, such as lettuce and cabbage, have a high water content, which freezes into ice.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The relationship went both ways, with Hezbollah fighters serving as shock troops that bolstered Assad’s flagging army — an intervention the group justified as protecting Shiite minorities and shrines in Syria from Islamist and jihadi factions in the opposition.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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As in post-Qaddafi Libya, a fresh round of civil war could break out as different factions, backed by different countries, fight for the upper hand.John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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This Shark cordless vacuum is one of our go-to picks for hardwood floors, largely because of its self-cleaning ability.Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Shop our top picks below and check back soon—we’re betting more great deals will drop between now and Cyber Monday (which falls on December 2 this year).Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Sets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sets. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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