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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
This nifty side table chills beverages for hours while doubling as a convenient spot to set down drinks or snacks.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
After a pair of singles to start the fourth inning, Buehler set down the Mariners’ 3-4-5 hitters in order.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Jasen Thomas set down 11 via strikeout and Stef Alexandrov drove in three for Cambridge (4-0) in a 9-2 Dual County League win over Concord-Carlisle.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Beauty reached for June’s hand, said, Come set down.
—Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
After a pair of singles to start the fourth inning, Buehler set down the Mariners’ 3-4-5 hitters in order.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Jasen Thomas set down 11 via strikeout and Stef Alexandrov drove in three for Cambridge (4-0) in a 9-2 Dual County League win over Concord-Carlisle.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Beauty reached for June’s hand, said, Come set down.
—Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set down
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From his elevated seat on the witness stand, Fuhrman sat silent as Simpson’s defense team peppered him with question after question.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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On the reverse side were the locations of the seventy-two teams that make up the first three divisions of the National League System, which sits below the English Football League.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Of that trio, Ejae is largely known for her work in K-pop, while the other two have primarily recorded other forms of music.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Bogaerts has recorded five steals on five attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Maybe more importantly, he was considered one of the most NFL-ready receivers in this class, which gives him a better chance to contribute early with a QB who expects precision and professionalism.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Bartholomew Street — in recent years considered the spine of an arts and innovation district — leads to the successful Parkville Market and Real Art Ways, the contemporary arts center now in the midst of a $24 million expansion.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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At many such events in the past, people seated near me have talked throughout the concert.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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The new cottages are designed for multigenerational travel, with more room to spread out, plus extended decks, daybeds, and outdoor dining areas that seat six guests.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Susan Dewar, ecologist and president of the nonprofit California Wolf Foundation, said in a May 18 email to USA TODAY that there is a delay between when wolves enter geographical areas and when they are logged.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Local election officials across Missouri, including those in Clay and Platte counties, received official notice Thursday afternoon to move forward with the state’s new, gerrymandered congressional map despite ongoing questions regarding a referendum petition against it.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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Under Bovo’s administration, the department also underwent a transition after the ublic Works director at the time, Armando Vidal—widely regarded as a de facto city manager and one of the most influential figures in the administration—retired in 2023.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Her team quickly put together a plan to help coördinate repairs, secure new electrical generators, implement a triage system, and organize trainings for staff.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The Bengals, who at one point trailed 6-1, put the game on ice with eight runs in the bottom of the sixth.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Nothing can be written down, and no one can know everything, so much of the dialogue is a bewildering avalanche of codewords and code names.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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Before any significant decision, write down one specific piece of information that would actually change your answer.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Set down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20down. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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