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 deliberate
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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 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
Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
All that extravagance will set a buyer back to the tune of $12 million, with an offer already pending after only five days on the market.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
Aya Al-Hakim, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Having witnessed the rapid evolution of China’s film industry over more than a decade, Lee has seen significant changes in how international actors are integrated on set.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
The Rams entered camp with a set group for the first-team offensive line, but open questions about who would fill the backup roles.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
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Her charges include one count of child neglect, three counts of felony animal neglect and four counts of misdemeanor animal neglect, and her bond is set at $36,000.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
All that extravagance will set a buyer back to the tune of $12 million, with an offer already pending after only five days on the market.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Charleville Castle Charleville Castle in County Offaly appears in season 2 of Wednesday as the set for some scenes in Nevermore.
—Aya Al-Hakim, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Having witnessed the rapid evolution of China’s film industry over more than a decade, Lee has seen significant changes in how international actors are integrated on set.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Even with Google's pricey AI subscription, Google says there is a set limit on the number of Deep Think queries per day.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
The Rams entered camp with a set group for the first-team offensive line, but open questions about who would fill the backup roles.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
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But the court, sitting en banc—that is, all eleven active judges present—is soon expected to pass judgment on a defining, and deeply disruptive, feature of the second Trump Presidency.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
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White flagging a player who makes $18.5 million this season to sit and watch a baseball game from the bench is an expensive swallow, even for team owner Ray Davis who has embraced spending like the fifth wife of an oil and gas executive.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Aug. 2025
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In 2020, 63 percent chose Joe Biden, according to AP VoteCast.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Merkley ultimately chose to close the camp after someone who seemingly did not live there fired a gunshot near a camp resident's tent the morning of July 25, according to police.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
15 Aug. 2025
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The agency estimates that the disease impacts 1,600 Americans each year, with approximately 260 people dying from those infections.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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New foreign enrollments could decline by 30% to 40% this coming school year, leading to an overall 15% decline in their number on U.S. campuses, estimates NAFSA: Association of International Educators.—
Fiona Riley,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The brand's reach aims to strengthen its connection with Generation Z consumers after being named the No. 1 fragrance brand for American teens and the third overall most-shopped at beauty stores by teens in the Piper Sandler Taking Stock with Teens Spring 2025 Survey.—
Greta Cross,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Despite discussion on the law itself, the school board refrained from taking a stance for or against the proposal, instead deciding to seek guidance from Kentucky's attorney general on how best to enact policies to evaluate offers like the one from LifeWise.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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When those plans fell apart, White decided to go fishing anyway.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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After the protesters toppled the statue five years ago, the National Park Service's Historic Preservation Training Center secured it in storage and moved to restore it.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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At the heart of the fight is Trump’s plan to secure five additional Republican House seats in Texas, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Aug. 2025
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Progressives tout rent freezes as a solution to our housing crisis.—
Ben Proto,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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So far, Walker has issued mixed rulings in the case, freezing some portions of the law but allowing other parts to go into effect, even as the campaigns try to gather enough signatures from voters to qualify for the 2026 ballot.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Miller's efforts in her executive role and beyond speak to her dedication to helping drive Cincinnati's historic reduction in infant mortality in a model of care that puts moms at the center that's now being replicated across the state.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit was filed days after state Rep. Jason Nemes, R-Middletown, said a legal challenge pending before Kentucky's Supreme Court over a bill passed by state legislators three years ago could also put the merger at risk.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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