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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
Learner Tien, 20, saved match points and came back from a set down in his second-round match.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Jodar, meantime, came from two sets down against 34-year-old Pablo Carreno Busta to win in five sets, 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Yoshida walked to force in Boston’s fourth run of the afternoon before Dion set down Kiner-Falefa for the first out of the frame.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Mothers with babies on their backs set down their heavy baskets for a bit, soothing their children with soft words in Potawatomi.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Jodar, meantime, came from two sets down against 34-year-old Pablo Carreno Busta to win in five sets, 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Yoshida walked to force in Boston’s fourth run of the afternoon before Dion set down Kiner-Falefa for the first out of the frame.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Mothers with babies on their backs set down their heavy baskets for a bit, soothing their children with soft words in Potawatomi.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set down
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The bio-pool, which sits alongside some of the villas, is treated solely with aquatic plants, excluding the use of chemicals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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For an East Coast alternative, SoJo Spa Club in New Jersey sits a 25-minute bus ride from New York’s Port Authority and offers thermal pools, a Korean bath house, a volcanic sand bath and saunas.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Video Mendias recorded showed officers pouring out of the back of an armored police vehicle and police deploying robots into the area.—
Robert McGreevy , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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The American superstar dropped Live From Asbury Park 2024 on vinyl – a set that was recorded during the musician's performance at the Sea.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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But those most recent generations have known far more heartbreak than would really be considered fair for most other teams.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The discovery is so surprising because even though AGNs are rich with gas and dust — the building blocks of planets — the turbulent conditions within the disks wouldn't generally be considered ideal for forming planets.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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Those who make the cut will be brought back in August to be questioned by the lawyers and judge, who are hoping to seat 12 jurors and at least six alternates for the trial scheduled to begin in October.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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In the stands, he was seated next to Silver himself as well as JP Lane, a war veteran and Warrior Games competitor whom Harry credits with inspiring him to found the prestigious Invictus Games.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
14 June 2026
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The backstory The Ranch’s history traces back to the early days of Yellowstone—in which the Ranch had a seat at the table when discussing the formation of the town of Big Sky, the evolution of ranching and logging in the Northern Rockies, and the region’s overall wilderness preservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The company sold around 500 tractors, including one on a dairy farm that logged more than 4,000 hours in use.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The Medline warehouse has faced serious citations regarding unsafe vehicle travel behavior; hazardous aisles, ladders, or stairways; and a lack of sufficient foot protection for employees exposed to foot injuries.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Willows then twice requested an informal meeting with the Sheriff’s Office, the Glenn County Board of Supervisors, and the county’s administrator to discuss concerns regarding the current contract and the proposals.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The president’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a large new deduction for seniors, which put a major dent in one of Social Security’s major revenue sources — the income taxes on benefits paid by higher-income beneficiaries.—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Reinforced with a silicone grip and soft-sided boning, this strapless bra stays put.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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This means that voters in the village — which has a population of about 7,000 people — will have to write down their choice for mayor on Tuesday, June 16, per the outlets.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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In years’ past, Chase would write down his personal goals for the season on a note and post it on his mirror.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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“Set down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20down. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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