sets out

Definition of sets outnext
present tense third-person singular of set out

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sets out Teyana Taylor is electrifying in the first act of One Battle After Another as the character who sets out the dramatic stakes, and her Golden Globes speech was a highlight of this awards season. David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026 David Lowery directs Dev Patel as Gawain, who sets out on a journey to face the title character. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026 The inner beauty theme inspires this classic story that follows Belle, who sets out to find her father but ends up in the adventure of a lifetime in an enchanted castle with a mysterious beast. Karen Cicero, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026 Determined to find answers, Xavier sets out to locate Teri, leaving his children in the care of fellow agent Nicole Robinson (Krys Marshall). Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026 Butts also highlighted Senate Bill 199, a multi-pronged bill that sets out restrictions on social media for children and requires universities to eliminate degree programs that don’t meet a certain income threshold. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026 In December, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) voted 16-1 to approve the 2025 Regional Plan, which sets out the infrastructure projects planned for the next 25 years across San Diego County. Chris Roberts, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 Benedict sets out to uncover the young lady’s identity. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026 The trio sets out on a wild night in New York after Pasqualetti-Campbell's character has a cancer scare. Monique John, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets out
Verb
  • Gonzalez describes him as serious, pensive, charming and easy to like.
    Vanessa Murdock, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • That plan describes a roadway overmatched by the Treasure Valley’s western spread — what was essentially a rural highway to market now swallowed by cities.
    Mark Dee March 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The second place award went to two artists who collaborated on one piece that depicts a barn owl — Phoenix Nelson and her close friend Tayler Brown, who are both 17-year-old juniors at Ramona High School.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The film captivatingly depicts the physicians’ efforts to treat the victims of genocide while raising their voices as citizens against their own government.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Through his personal story, the film portrays with honesty and strength the process through which a person redefines his life, identity and boundaries after a profound overturn of events, reminding us that the real strength often lies beneath the surface.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
  • As Andrew hires a lawyer (Denzel Washington) to sue his former employer for discrimination, Hanks movingly portrays a man fighting for his life in a society that fears and loathes him.
    Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026

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“Sets out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sets%20out. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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