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
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
But as families on the go know, not all airports are created equal—and a new study set out to find the 10 most family-friendly airports in the world.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
Williams borrowed a van and Johnson and the teenager donned masks and carried guns when the three set out to commit the robbery, according to complaints filed against the two adults.
—Ariela Lopez, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Joseph could prove to be one sale that is made and Farke was bullish in setting out the case for a sizeable fee.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2025
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Verb
Researchers set out to explore how environmental cues, like feelings of scarcity, danger or instability, might influence the kinds of foods people are drawn to.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
But as families on the go know, not all airports are created equal—and a new study set out to find the 10 most family-friendly airports in the world.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
Williams borrowed a van and Johnson and the teenager donned masks and carried guns when the three set out to commit the robbery, according to complaints filed against the two adults.
—Ariela Lopez, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Joseph could prove to be one sale that is made and Farke was bullish in setting out the case for a sizeable fee.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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Speaking from Spain via an interpreter, the 27-year-old López, born deaf, describes discovering an unexpected destiny.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Frank described the process as removing the contamination before using it to cool the facility, then adding it back in before it’s sent to the White River.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Aside from a few upfront requests regarding the number of rooms and layout, the couple left the aesthetics up to Baimakhan.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
2 Aug. 2025
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Inside The Corolla Cross Hybrid mirrors the Corolla sedan inside—basic, functional, and nearly identical in layout, with the same dash, instrument panel, and features.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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American leaders and commentators often portrayed international adversaries in unflattering and discursive brushstrokes.—
Time,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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South Park went after Homeland Security on its social media pages and made Vice President JD Vance a key target in the latest episode, portraying him toddler-sized next to Trump.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Incorporating xylitol gum into your dental routine reduces plaque accumulation and cavity formation.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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The park is known for its rugged natural scenery, with waterfalls, caves and rock formations.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The murders were depicted in the 2011 film Snowtown, which follows the perspective of Vlassakis' character as the killings take place.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Bronstein’s breathless, pressure-cooker visual approach and Byrne’s fearlessly committed performance (which earned her the Silver Bear at this year’s Berlinale) contribute to a full-throttle film that depicts life as a series of never-ending fires—without losing its sense of fanciful humor.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Under the new kickoff format designed to lessen the chance of big hits, there were 332 more kickoff returns in 2024 than in 2023, when the league recorded the lowest return rate in its history, but 64% of kickoffs still ended in touchbacks and thus were not returned.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Not all fragrances are made alike—in quality and price, but also in format.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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