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
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
The approach has produced measurable success, strengthened community relationships and established a stronger foundation for recruitment, the very outcome Borowski and his team set out to achieve.
—Joy Lepola-Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Some people simply set out a cheese plate.
—Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
The Nature paper didn’t set out to establish cause and effect, but Ezzati alluded to research from others on possible factors to explain why obesity rates are rising in some places and tempered in others.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 13 May 2026
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The city saw far more outdoor dining during the pandemic, when restaurants could set out tables and chairs in the sidewalks and streets with very minimal regulation.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
The approach has produced measurable success, strengthened community relationships and established a stronger foundation for recruitment, the very outcome Borowski and his team set out to achieve.
—Joy Lepola-Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Some people simply set out a cheese plate.
—Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
The Nature paper didn’t set out to establish cause and effect, but Ezzati alluded to research from others on possible factors to explain why obesity rates are rising in some places and tempered in others.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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Rather than romanticizing the awards-season whirlwind, Coon described the logistical reality behind it that includes 18-hour days, early-morning events, parenting responsibilities and the invisible labor required to sustain a performing career.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The event brought together pastors, fathers, mentors, activists, business leaders, former gang members and residents from across Chicago in what organizers described as a unified effort to promote safety, accountability and opportunity on the South Side.—
Greg Wehner , Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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My living room has an open-concept layout, extending to the dining room and kitchen, so a large sofa matches the scale of the space well.—
Meg Kernahan,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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The second and last bed in the four-sleeper layout is located on the opposite end, all the way against the front wall.—
C.C. Weiss
May 15,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
Verb
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As the normies, Teller and his naive wife, portrayed by Scarlett Johansson, feel like kids playing dress-up.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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That means seducing Paris Carver, Elliot's wife and Bond's ex, portrayed by Teri Hatcher.—
John Russell,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Since material from the mantle can reach the surface as tectonic plates stretch and begin to split apart, the study team believes this new geochemical data may serve as an early signal hinting at the formation of a new plate boundary.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The combination of a sunscreen that is formulated with heavy, pore-clogging ingredients mixed with oil, makeup, dirt, and dead skin cells can cause blockages in your pores, which can result in the formation of acne.—
Abby Dupes,
StyleCaster,
13 May 2026
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What is depicted in these pages is beyond human comprehension.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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The Goya frescoes depicting the miracle of Saint Anthony of Padua, painted in 1789, are a prime example of the artist’s revolutionary style.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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Building on its leadership in gimbal and imaging technology, DJI positions the new device as a compact filmmaking tool designed to bring professional-grade cinematic performance into a truly pocket-sized format.—
Deadline,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The event, hosted by the college and the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce, will feature one-on-one conversations between candidates and moderator Alex Cohen, the national political anchor for Spectrum News 1, rather than a traditional debate format, organizers said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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