set down

verb

Definition of set downnext
1
as in to sit
to cause to sit down set the toddler down in her seat

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2
as in to record
to make a written note of set down the names of those in attendance

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3
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 Kicking a ball, setting down your bike's kickstand, or making a splash in the water, use your feet to kick-start some fun! — Holly Lebowitz Rossi, Parents, 2 July 2026 Phillips set down 12 in a row following Torres' homer until JJ Wetherholt led off the sixth with a single. — ABC News, 28 June 2026 The crown isn’t being taken, just being set down. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 26 June 2026 There will be a Jumbotron and chairs set up at the Michelob Ultra Concert Lawn, where there’s also room for folks to set down blankets for viewing. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for set down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set down
  1. sit
  2. record
  3. consider
  4. seat
  5. log
  6. regard
  7. put
  8. write down
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
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  • Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, admitted to licking the straw and returning it to the vending machine while recording the act for his online followers.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Goalkeeper Sandy MacIver made four saves and recorded her eighth clean sheet of the season for the Spirit (11-3-3).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of record
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  • The politically-fraught topic is also the subject of debate in Washington and in city councils and commissioners courts across the state, where communities have considered local tax incentives.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • The sandwiches don’t need to be boring in order to be quick and simple — consider gyros.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of consider
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  • Reuters — The US Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday that seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets registered in the US were incorrectly installed and need to be fixed.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Amidst all that, Hernandez’s parents were seated nearby in the the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center during the arraignment proceedings.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 July 2026
Definition of seat
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  • The wallet itself runs checks against counterparties, enforces spending rules, and logs every interaction, effectively preventing the agent from acting outside approved parameters.
    — Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • As part of the new plan, Corinaldesi expects LuisaViaRoma’s business to log sales of between 120 million and 140 million euros in 2027, its first full year under the new ownership.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of log
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  • Opera Carolina lawsuits and turnover Opera Carolina has seen significant upheaval since 2024, including public and internal criticism over questions regarding nepotism and the leadership structure.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • The couple posts on their social media platforms regarding candy drops, pop-ups and store updates.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of regard
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  • 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
Definition of put
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  • When nothing is written down, the first employee who arrives with a clear proposal is not asking permission.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Why not eat the good feta, get that deli sandwich, try that beef stew recipe your grandmother wrote down for you by hand?
    — Grace Reilly, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of write down

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