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verb

ˈset How to pronounce set (audio)
Definition of setnext
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as in to sit
to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop the hen set for days

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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 lounge
chiefly dialect to rest on the buttocks or haunches come over and set for a spell

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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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set

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noun

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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 scenery
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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set

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adjective

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of set
Verb
His next court appearance is set for August 31, when he is scheduled for a preliminary hearing. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 In a very competitive situation, 20th Television an FX have won Wildwood, the latest project from BAFTA Award-winning Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee and her first set outside of the UK. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 July 2026
Noun
Oil prices eased in early trading Sunday, falling further from a two-month high set last week, after the United States and Iran refrained from launching military strikes in the Persian Gulf for a second straight day. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 That trajectory points to brand-governance AI reaching a widening set of companies, including mid-market and smaller marketing teams that operate without large agency review layers. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Adjective
For their go-ahead goal in that match, Algeria were more set. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026 View gallery - 7 images For decades, basketball training technology has relied on repetition and pre-set programming modes. — Shirl Leigh july 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for set
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
  1. sit
  2. choose
  3. estimate
  4. aim
  5. decide
  6. secure
  7. freeze
  8. put
Verb
  • Along the way, cast members sit for personal fate readings and open up about relationships and losses in their own lives, then move into direct contact with shamanic ritual, a practice the format positions as central to Korean spiritual life.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • Thanks to the long wheelbase, there’s room for adults to sit comfortably in both rear rows.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
Definition of sit
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  • This is likely why affluent jetsetters of every ilk—from multi-generational families to newlyweds on their honeymoon—choose to stay here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Osborne said that the county’s years of investment in the Chiefs and Royals, sometimes through municipal funding, left residents at a financial loss when the teams chose to leave Jackson County.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of choose
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  • In reality, the Mets lose much more money than any other MLB club, due to their payroll and a luxury tax bill estimated to be $120 million before any roster changes, according to Spotrac.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
  • Video production tends to be especially costly – OpenAI’s Sora was estimated to cost $15 million per day in compute resources, which dwarfed any reasonable revenue model, especially with the collapse in engagement numbers and copyright litigation.
    — Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of estimate
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  • SpaceX was aiming for the reusable booster to make a pinpoint landing in the Gulf of Mexico, but that part of the mission didn't go according to plan.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 25 July 2026
  • The campaign, a joint effort with SEIU Doctors United, aims to advocate for improved working conditions, stronger patient care and better protections for academic freedom.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of aim
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  • During Covid, when many people were indoors picking up new hobbies, Lloyd decided to lace up his running shoes and quickly fell in love with the sport.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The Jayhawks, who were blown out by KSU’s Purple Reign by 19 points in Game 1 on Tuesday in Manhattan, only to win Wednesday in Topeka, trailed 12-0 five minutes into the deciding contest.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of decide
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  • After attempts to secure locations in Overland Park and at the old Bannister Mall site fell through, Sporting Park opened in 2011 in the far-west Legends area of Kansas City, Kansas.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • That move enabled Venezuela this month to secure $346 million from its own reserve resources to fund reconstruction efforts.
    — German Padinger, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of secure
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  • But to Wilson, historic preservation doesn’t mean freezing a city in amber.
    — Mark Dee July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
  • Water benders can freeze ice or raise currents at will; earth benders can move rock or even, in some cases, manipulate metal.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of freeze
Verb
  • Supporters highlight the other types of revenue data centers bring in and credit the incentive with helping Texas become a leader in the industry, but opponents say the tax break is unnecessary and puts business over people.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • Willow pinned Thekla and Skye Blue put Thekla’s foot on the rope.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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