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
Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2025
With the help of their unlikely new ally Seth (Robert John Burke), Ellie and Dina then set out on their own for Seattle.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
In the early 20th century, a group of idealists set out to build a road that would not only connect towns, but also showcase the raw beauty of the Columbia River Gorge.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
The developer set out to convert the campus into 165 apartments.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
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Verb
WalletHub set out to find where people who own their homes spend the most and least on housing.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2025
With the help of their unlikely new ally Seth (Robert John Burke), Ellie and Dina then set out on their own for Seattle.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
In the early 20th century, a group of idealists set out to build a road that would not only connect towns, but also showcase the raw beauty of the Columbia River Gorge.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
The developer set out to convert the campus into 165 apartments.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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President Trump describes his administration's sweeping new tariffs on other countries as a tool for accomplishing a range of key economic goals, including reviving U.S. manufacturing.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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Holden’s family described the ordeal on a website dedicated to securing his release.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Harada is known for her ability to devise layouts that maximize space and create homes that work for her clients’ lifestyles.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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If your patio isn't covered, add a shaded element to your furniture layout.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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Negotiation progress After his inauguration on Jan. 20, Trump quickly signaled that the Biden administration’s position of portraying the conflict as an essential moral crusade was over.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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Keffer’s website portrays it as a small business that began in the family basement in 1996 and now operates out of a modest building near Grove City, Pa.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The Georgia safety had broken down plays and formations.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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According to Esquire, the finale solidified Cassian's transformation from a cynical loner into a dedicated insurgent, setting up his role in the formation of the Rebel Alliance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Allie married the rough-around-the-edges man who’s depicted as her one true love, Noah, played by Ryan Gosling.—
Emily Rella,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The ways that sound, emanating from speakers or depicted on album covers, was interpolated with the visual was indeed one of the exhibition’s most entrancing aspects and radical critical interventions.—
Ivy G. Wilson,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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Content concealed through steganography is sometimes encrypted before being hidden within another file format.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The movie also gets a boost in grosses from Imax and other premium-large format auditoriums.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
3 May 2025
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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