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as in to record
to make a written note of
set down the names of those in attendance
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as in to consider
to think of in a particular way
early in the campaign, voters set the senator down as an opportunist, and the perception stuck
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Recent Examples of set down
After the coffin has been set down in the square, a book of the Gospels will be placed on top of it.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
People dressed in black silently walked back and forth to set down each coffin, some carrying them in pairs.
—Orion Rummler, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
Alshon, who many pundits now consider to be the 2nd best all around player in the game, set down John’s vanquisher Ford in the quarters, then worked past No. 6 Vich (a rematch of last week’s final) to earn the Sunday singles final spot.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Now, Apple has brought this training data set down to just 10 phrases whilst also providing a more authentic match to the original voice.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
People dressed in black silently walked back and forth to set down each coffin, some carrying them in pairs.
—Orion Rummler, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
Alshon, who many pundits now consider to be the 2nd best all around player in the game, set down John’s vanquisher Ford in the quarters, then worked past No. 6 Vich (a rematch of last week’s final) to earn the Sunday singles final spot.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Now, Apple has brought this training data set down to just 10 phrases whilst also providing a more authentic match to the original voice.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set down
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Once owned by Mickey Drexler, the 26-acre horse farm sits on a sandy road a stone’s throw from Peter Beard’s house and the Roosevelt estate.—
Alessandra Schade,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Additional highlights included a carousel ride with the siblings sitting together, roller coasters and walks throughout the park, which is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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Draisaitl had two assists in addition to his goal and became the fifth player in NHL history to record 30 points in consecutive postseasons, joining Connor McDavid (2024-2025), Nikita Kucherov (2020-2021), Mario Lemieux (1991-1992) and Wayne Gretzky (1987-1988 and 1983-1985).—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Go back further, and its predecessor was party to what is widely considered the worst corporate merger in history, the union of AOL and Time Warner in 2001.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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But unifying the roughly 50 canvases is a realism that digs beneath the surface to consider her subjects’ complex inner lives.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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When expanded, the table is large enough to seat six.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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Four-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell co-hosted the evening, wearing Todd Snyder, naturally, seated alongside a long table of movers, shakers, and creatives who help shape the Nashville scene.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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If the project is green-lit, then approximately 2,640 square miles would be logged over a 20-year period, the equivalent of a mile-wide strip of forest stretching from Sacramento to Boston.—
Tom Brown,
Wired News,
14 June 2025
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The Eagles need to replace Milton Williams, who logged 501 snaps last season.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Councilwoman Melissa Robinson raised several concerns regarding how long a storefront needed to be empty to qualify.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina Stance: Undecided Concerns: Tillis has raised issues regarding the bill's potential effects on Medicaid and renewable energy incentives, suggesting that these factors are under consideration in his decision-making process.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Create a family communication plan: NOAA said to take the time now to write down your hurricane plan, and share it with your family.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The Fallacy Of 'Secure Enough' Most executives rely on protocol and policy, assuming that what’s written down will be followed under pressure.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Set down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20down. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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