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 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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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Taylor then lights a cigarette, sets the tchotchkes aflame, and fury-walks out the door.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The last set was grueling, and both of us were exhausted.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Eline Van Der Velden, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
As part of that deal, the company said the Commerce Department received $50 million worth of equity in the company, while the DoD received warrants in the company that give it the option to buy the company’s stock at a set price.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
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His rocket company, Blue Origin, has set its sights on the global internet.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Taylor then lights a cigarette, sets the tchotchkes aflame, and fury-walks out the door.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Held in the historic Grand Palais against the backdrop of a poetic set filled with giant pink and red mushrooms, the couture show built on the fluidity established in his debut ready-to-wear collection.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
The last set was grueling, and both of us were exhausted.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Behind the scenes, talented individuals are creating new costumes, set design, hair, make-up, and directing funny lines for her.
—Eline Van Der Velden, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
As part of that deal, the company said the Commerce Department received $50 million worth of equity in the company, while the DoD received warrants in the company that give it the option to buy the company’s stock at a set price.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
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The restaurant has occupied the space for decades, sits steps from the ski lifts in Vail Village, and is a local favorite for skiers, tourists and locals alike.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Video footage that circulated on social media shows the tourist lying motionless on the snowy ground, with the leopard sitting nearby.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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In some respects, a person might choose to use music therapy on their own, though I am mainly focused in this discussion on music therapy that is part of an overarching therapeutic plan being overseen by a professional clinician.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Cities that are satisfied with the service that DART provides could choose to forgo the 25% return and let the transit agency use the funds.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Researchers estimated that about 75% of this higher risk was explained by other LE8 factors, rather than sleep timing alone.—
Dr. Joseph Wendt,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are estimated to be 80,000 of us in the city.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The company is capitalizing on its extensive power portfolio and land assets in Texas to construct large-scale data centers aimed at artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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It's been especially lopsided this season, when the Knicks are aiming for the NBA Finals and the Nets are positioning themselves for the lottery.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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It’s been a year since Brown decided to skip college and turn his eyes onto the professional game.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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With Antetokounmpo sidelined, the Bucks could decide to pivot into more of a youth movement and let losses organically begin to pile up.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Samsung has always added its own advances to securing and safeguarding Galaxy phones, over and above stock Android software.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota goaltender Hannah Clark made 24 saves to secure the lopsided victory.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Churchgoers can be seen either fleeing the sanctuary, sitting frozen in their seats or trying to reason with the intruders.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Locking or freezing your credit file will prevent your spouse from opening any new credit in your name.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In those two top nominees, the film academy put its full force behind a pair of visceral and bracingly original American epics that each connected with a fraught national moment.—
JAKE COYLE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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The message echoing through the halls of Davos this year was that businesses and governments should no longer be putting plans in place to navigate periods of temporary disruption.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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