Synonyms of set
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as in to sit
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as in to choose
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as in to estimate
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as in to lounge
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as in to aim
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as in to decide
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as in to secure
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as in to freeze
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as in to put
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as in to harden
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as in faction
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as in pack
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as in cluster
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as in type
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as in scenery
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as in go
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as in stuck
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as in determined
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as in certain
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as in specific
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as in to choose
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
set a date for the wedding
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as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
fire losses were set at a million dollars
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as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
determined to see the West, she set her car towards the sun and drove off
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as in to decide
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
finally set some plans for the luncheon
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as in to secure
to put securely in place or in a desired position
had the jeweler set the diamond again
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as in to freeze
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
the gelatin is just starting to set now
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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
set a book on the table
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as in to harden
to become physically firm or solid
the concrete must set completely before anyone can walk on it
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
the younger set is less likely to volunteer for the church's annual rummage sale
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as in pack
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
they rarely associate with anyone outside their social set
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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
a set of tools
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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the next set of job applicants had far more education and practical experience
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as in scenery
the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production
built sets for the play
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as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
we're all set to go
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
that rock is really set in the hillside
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as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
set on being the first in her family to graduate from college
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as in certain
having been established and usually not subject to change
the library is only open during set hours
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
international law has set rules for the treatment of prisoners of war
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as in deliberate
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
it was not my set purpose to cause trouble for anyone
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Recent Examples of set
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
The city commission needs to act immediately to set this right.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 23 June 2026
The fan-favorite Playtex Comfort Strap Full Coverage Bra with more than 10,000 five-star ratings is less than $20 right now, and this $30 set is perfect for travel days.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
Despite the detailed prop and set specs, the entire process was relatively speedy with development taking four-months, pre-production eight weeks and the shoot ten days spread over three weeks.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026
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Reed is set for sentencing in September.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
The city commission needs to act immediately to set this right.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Noun
In the seventh inning of a one-run game, in the opener of the most important four-game set that Nationals Park has seen in a long time, the most valuable pitcher on the Washington Nationals reached for the PitchCom on his hip.
—Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 23 June 2026
The fan-favorite Playtex Comfort Strap Full Coverage Bra with more than 10,000 five-star ratings is less than $20 right now, and this $30 set is perfect for travel days.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
Adjective
In eco mode, once the room temperature reaches above the set temperature using just the fan, the compressor will turn back on and cooling begins again.
—Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
Despite the detailed prop and set specs, the entire process was relatively speedy with development taking four-months, pre-production eight weeks and the shoot ten days spread over three weeks.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
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Housing sits at the center of that strategy.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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With the completion of a multi-year effort to modernize Baltimore’s rail infrastructure — raising bridges, modifying overpasses and expanding the Howard Street Tunnel to accommodate double-stack container trains — Baltimore once again sits at the center of a national rail breakthrough.—
Wes Moore,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2026
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Manhattan matchup The two super PAC networks have largely shied away from producing ads that mention AI and have mostly chosen to avoid competing against each other in the same races.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The comedian, 38, best known for his role as the acerbic gay best friend Elliott Goss in HBO’s Search Party, chose our meeting place to take advantage of the balmy late-May weather and to say goodbye to the neighborhood.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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The events are expected to draw hundreds of thousands to the city over the next two months, officials estimate.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Orozco estimated that the nearby fire had caused sales to drop by 70% over the past week.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Mexico, a co-host of the tournament alongside the United States and Canada, is aiming to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup and advance beyond the round of 16.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The new partnership marks the most ambitious collaboration between HRTS and Easterseals Disability Services to date, with the organizations previously joining forces on numerous initiatives aiming to improve accessibility in the entertainment industry and authentic representation on screen.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Attorneys for the Justice Department asked Cooper for more time to respond to Beatty, saying the Kennedy Center is still deciding how to proceed.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Lucky decides to take Mason to his first baseball game in Atlanta, only to encounter a series of complications and setbacks for which fatherhood, grief, and economic barriers are a distinct part of the Black American experience.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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Soufiane Rahimi turned aside one final Scotland corner in the closing seconds to secure the win for Morocco.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Early in negotiations, Tehran had been eager to secure China’s backing as a guarantor in a peace deal, but Beijing has shown little interest in playing such a formal - and potentially vexed - role.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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After that, freeze credit, file an identity theft report and remove exposed personal information from the web.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images With the Federal Reserve electing to keep interest rates frozen again this week – its fourth such pause in 2026 – savers can comfortably take the time to shop around for a savings account that works for them and their goals.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Lola Vice will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, Myles Borne will defend the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair will face a challenger for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship and Saquon Shugars takes on Dion Lennox.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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