Thesaurus results for SET DOWN

set down

verb

Definition of set down next

as in to sit

to cause to sit down set the toddler down in her seat

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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 Day Pitney has not yet responded to the potential disqualification in court, which has been set down tentatively for a hearing on March 16. —

Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026 The Sharks are pretty set down the middle with Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and Michael Misa all in the early stages of their respective careers. —

Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026 Bode is setting down roots in Asia. —

Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026 After touring and setting down her Real Housewives of Potomac champagne flute, Candiace focused on parenthood, welcoming a baby boy with her husband, Chris Bassett, in 2024. —

Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for set down

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These learnings now sit at the foundation of the Buahan concept and not only ensure that the hotel leaves a positive impact on the community, but also provide guests a level of immersion into the Balinese way of life that few other hotels of this caliber have managed to deliver.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Presidential libraries are one of the few ways sitting presidents can solicit foreign donations — without ever having to disclose their donors.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026