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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
WalletHub set out to find the healthiest cities in the U.S., looking at a bevy of factors to rank the 182 biggest cities in the country via a composite score.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
In 2010, Lance Lawson and Jim Wetzel set out to open a retail experience in Chicago that the city hadn’t seen before.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Researchers at the University of Oxford recently set out to read some of Tennyson’s indecipherable scribbles using advanced imaging techniques.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Basically, if guests aren’t allowed to touch it, it probably shouldn’t be set out.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
WalletHub set out to find the healthiest cities in the U.S., looking at a bevy of factors to rank the 182 biggest cities in the country via a composite score.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
In 2010, Lance Lawson and Jim Wetzel set out to open a retail experience in Chicago that the city hadn’t seen before.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Researchers at the University of Oxford recently set out to read some of Tennyson’s indecipherable scribbles using advanced imaging techniques.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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Some of your co-stars have described treacherous filming conditions in Thailand.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Carr has multiple probes in progress, and his investigation into CBS over the editing of an interview with Kamala Harris has drawn condemnations from both liberal and conservative advocacy groups that describe it as a threat to the Constitutional right to free speech.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2025
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Some games won't be compatible, but that will likely be a short list dependent upon the original Joy-Cons' layout and features.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Everything from the choice of words on the page to the flow and layout and click-through to the visual design.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles The Newfound Fervor for Indigenous Art Masks Thorny Questions MoMA Made a Solid Choice for Its Next Director, But Not an Inspiring One One segment portrays a church set ablaze, with Sámi protesters holding wooden spears at a group of Norwegian settlers in retreat.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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During her time in WWE, Barbie Blank portrayed Kelly Kelly.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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But what takes the Mývatn Nature Baths from wonderful to the stuff of fantasy is the scenic view: The baths overlook a valley dotted with craters, volcanic rock formations, and, of course, the occasional Icelandic horse.—
Maggie Fuller,
AFAR Media,
1 Apr. 2025
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Parents need to evaluate how their child's name will affect their identity formation and relationship with both parents while also considering potential challenges like name changes.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Photos depict a heartbreaking sight, with Hector’s rib cage protruding through his weakened body as red blotches line his ivory and brown coat.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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The older pair are named Romulus and Remus after the mythological founders of Rome, who are traditionally depicted as being suckled by a she-wolf.—
Jon Schlosberg,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
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With support for 8K and even 10K video (which essentially doesn't exist for consumers) and all major hi-res audio formats, HDMI 2.1b has your home theater covered for the foreseeable future.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The teams will play in a round-robin format, with each team playing the remaining four teams in the pool.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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