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
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The global platform set out to accelerate the development process and the discovery of new talent, an approach in keeping with with Promise’s mission.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The Courier Journal has set out to provide a regular update for readers on the price of eggs at supermarkets in Jefferson County.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
But when a friend vanishes, she, her two nieces, and a dog set out to find her, uncovering her ties to the underground organization.
—Maria Reva
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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Now Truwit is setting out to achieve even more.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The global platform set out to accelerate the development process and the discovery of new talent, an approach in keeping with with Promise’s mission.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The Courier Journal has set out to provide a regular update for readers on the price of eggs at supermarkets in Jefferson County.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
But when a friend vanishes, she, her two nieces, and a dog set out to find her, uncovering her ties to the underground organization.
—Maria Reva
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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But the shift may be broader, as newsrooms both describe a cultural shift and, at least in some cases, embody it.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The panel studying those cases released a report last year describing how the state child welfare agency missed warning signs and failed to protect dozens of children from dying of the illicit drug.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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With enough space for an open kitchen, living room, dining area, and even a small bathroom, the fully customizable cabin kit can be tailored to any layout.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Smythson’s Portobello notebook—famously toted by Gwyneth Paltrow during her victorious lawsuit defense—also appears in this helpful planner iteration with a week-to-view layout.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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While some Hamas apologists have portrayed the word as benign, its real meaning is undeniably violent — and not just for Israelis.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Somehow, they’re portrayed as heroic trials of love, requiring sacrifice, trust and resilience.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the Champions League last-16 first leg against Club Brugge, Emery deployed a 4-2-4 formation, designed to bring the pace of Leon Bailey, Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins onto their back line and exploit the Belgian side’s man-marking system.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Forecasters are advising residents along the southern and southwestern coast of Mexico to monitor the progress of the system, as there is a 90% chance of formation through the next 48 hours.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Children play with a ball in front of a mural depicting the Brazilian World Cup football team at the Rocinha favela in Rio de Janeiro on November 23, 2022.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Christy costars Ben Foster as Martin's manager-turned-husband James, initially depicted as loving and supportive (one shot shows Christy gleefully leaping into his arms after winning a match), but eventually revealed as possessive and dangerous.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Each club is scheduled to play two games per week under the new format, which is expected to eliminate back-to-back contests.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The format grants viewers unprecedented control over programming elements, from influencing contestant challenges involving current events and social issues to deciding elimination outcomes and performance selections.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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