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 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
CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Falcons’ pass rush saw significant improvement with Pearce in the lineup in 2025, setting a team record with 57 sacks, 26 more than the year before.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
This is not a staging focused on hyper-realism but on providing a canvas for performance; Linda Buchanan’s set feels far more expansive than you’d have found on Chicago’s Music Row.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Fractional jet owners, who share overhead costs in exchange for a set number of flight hours, typically pay an hourly rate on fuel that’s adjusted on a monthly or weekly basis.
—Hayley Cuccinello,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
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Verb
And Texas, a red state that is home to about one in 10 of the nation's public school students, often helps set the agenda.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Falcons’ pass rush saw significant improvement with Pearce in the lineup in 2025, setting a team record with 57 sacks, 26 more than the year before.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Salvation Army owns and operates the 1,200-acre campus, which has more than 80,000 square feet of soundstages and outdoor sets for the show.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
This is not a staging focused on hyper-realism but on providing a canvas for performance; Linda Buchanan’s set feels far more expansive than you’d have found on Chicago’s Music Row.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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IndieWire spoke directly with intimacy coordinators about their work, since — just like boom ops and gaffers — much of their on-set work is meant to be invisible.
—Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
Fractional jet owners, who share overhead costs in exchange for a set number of flight hours, typically pay an hourly rate on fuel that’s adjusted on a monthly or weekly basis.
—Hayley Cuccinello,leslie Josephs, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
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The neighborhood/area The Loutrel sits at the northern edge of Charleston’s French Quarter, known for its Huguenot roots and art galleries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The average home for sale now sits for 88 days, a significant jump from 54 days last year.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Then came choosing the second pick, and so on.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 When your identity wrestles with the group’s expectations, choose depth.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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About 100 notes were left in the course of the school year, Thompson estimates.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jackson County could soon take steps aimed to ensure new data centers are not constructed in unincorporated areas of the county, at least temporarily.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Under Coffman, Decatur will aim for a championship three-peat next season and continue area leading success in Class 4A.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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This information helps the military decide whether a rescue is immediately feasible, what methods should be used, and which aircraft to send to rescue the crew.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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As first impressions go, this was the equivalent of forgetting a date’s name, checking the phone while ordering, and deciding to talk religion and politics over dessert.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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After striking out the New York Mets’ Mark Vientos to secure the Giants’ 7-2 win on Thursday evening, Tidwell and catcher Daniel Susac exchanged handshakes on the mound, as per the custom.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Officials discussed both diplomatic and economic measures their countries could implement now and after the fighting ceases to help secure the shipping route, according to NPR's Fatima Al-Kassab.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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Kenny Burgos, the CEO of the New York Apartment Association, a landlord lobbying group, said Mamdani’s tenant proposals — including freezing the rent for regulated tenants — would force landlords to cut back on maintenance and services.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Right now, the city has paused hiring and spending at Boston Public Schools due to the budget gap there, and a city spokesperson told the Herald in a statement that the mayor is freezing spending to address the city’s shortfall.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Simply put, there’s no way that your husband won’t have to deal with this.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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At this point, as one aide put it, Tisza is Magyar, and Magyar is Tisza.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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