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 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
Essence Lifestyle, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
Lively and Baldoni's trial is set for March 9, 2026.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025
This reduces disease risk and promotes fruit set. 4.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
Nerdwallet, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
With these types of loans, the lender deposits the loan amount into a savings account or a certificate of deposit (CD) for a set period, usually 12 to 24 months.
—José Omar Rodríguez, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Practice setting healthy boundaries, and confront any problematic situations head on.
—Essence Lifestyle, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
Lively and Baldoni's trial is set for March 9, 2026.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
Nylon dresses and skirt sets provided an interesting series of outfits primed for going-out wardrobes of those who appear to be omnipresent.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Mar. 2025
This reduces disease risk and promotes fruit set. 4.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Get real about your spending The goal of a low-buy or no-buy challenge is to break the cycle of overconsumption by cutting nonessential spending for a set period.
—Nerdwallet, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
With these types of loans, the lender deposits the loan amount into a savings account or a certificate of deposit (CD) for a set period, usually 12 to 24 months.
—José Omar Rodríguez, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
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The Thunder sit atop the Western Conference, 10.5 games clear of the second-place Los Angeles Lakers.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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By this point, Brody is sitting too; Chapman stands to take a picture of him and his parents on the couch across from Madison’s.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Shoppers can choose from a plethora of colors, including neutrals such as navy blue and brown, and pastel spring-ready hues such as sky blue, all of which are available in sizes twin to oversized king.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Those on the college track might choose a school abroad, an option no longer reserved for the wealthy.—
Lisa Z. Lindahl,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Israel's military offensive in Gaza has killed more than 48,000 Palestinians, according to Palestinian health officials, who do not differentiate between civilian and combatant deaths but estimate that more than half of those killed were women and children.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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That explains the slightly slower charging time, estimated to be around 30 minutes to get from 10 percent to 80 percent.—
Kristin Shaw,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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This week, a Ukrainian delegation will travel to Saudi Arabia to meet with US counterparts to negotiate an end to the conflict; Britain recently hosted a European summit aimed at finding a path forward that Kyiv and Europe can agree on.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s rollouts and reversals of tariffs aimed at Canada and Mexico — where many global carmakers have manufacturing plants — has sparked volatile trade of regional auto stocks.—
Jenni Reid,Chloe Taylor,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Conversely, could the Blues still decide to add to the roster?—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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France's President Emmanuel Macron has said that Europe, not Washington, will decide the future of the continent and added that there would be a response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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The challenge of keeping hospitals safe Hospitals are particularly challenging to secure because of the way they are set up, Clay said.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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Everybody is saying security guarantees to secure the peace.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2025
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By strategically freezing non-essential backfills, organizations can achieve substantial cost savings while reducing workforce size without triggering the cultural fallout that layoffs so often bring.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The recent frenzy in the Trump Administration to dismantle the federal government has resulted in some VAWA funds being frozen.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Last week Musk said in a post on his social media platform X that Verizon — which has a $2 billion, 15-year contract to upgrade the system’s communications infrastructure — was putting airline passengers at risk because of problems with the current system.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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Higher mineral levels mean stronger bones, while lower levels indicate weaker bones, which put you at risk of osteoporosis or falls that can lead to fractures.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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