SET OUT Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

set out 1 of 2

verb

Definition of set out

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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setout

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noun

ˈset-ˌau̇t

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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And while longtime residents appreciate them all, our CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice poll set out to find which one is best. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026 Decades after Eliza sets out to save her children, archivist Gaynor Baymont, who is haunted by a tragic incident from her childhood, discovers a 200-year-old letter that might finally unlock the truth about her past. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026 At each step of the process, new barriers For those who set out to obtain Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, lawyers say there are increasing challenges and potential setbacks at every step of what’s already a complex process. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026 The agreement does not set out a separate eligibility policy for transgender women. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for set out

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Cargo aircraft for remote routes Aviern’s website describes an aircraft called the A600, designed to carry 600 pounds of cargo over a range of 600 miles.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
In a report submitted to the city by FSMY Architects + Planners, the design firm describes the tower as creating a distinctive silhouette within the downtown skyline.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

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And the furnishings lean eclectic—midcentury, vintage, art-forward—with a living-meets-dining-room layout that accommodates group gatherings and lounging.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
The store layout, which is intentionally curated and devoid of price tags, is designed to foster engagement, with uniformed sales staff on hand to pull additional references from the stock rooms located on each floor.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

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Beckman portrayed the first lady's work on the ceasefire as an extension of her efforts to help reunite Russian and Ukrainian children with their families after they were separated by Russia's war against Ukraine.

— BEN FINLEY, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Pundits continue to portray the Taiwan Strait as the world’s most dangerous flashpoint; the summit’s agenda suggested otherwise.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of portray

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If tokenization can demonstrate meaningful capital formation and genuine secondary-market liquidity in sport, the implications could extend beyond it, supporting the broader adoption of tokenized assets across the economy.

— Julian La Picque, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Vico points to ELAPR00F2f, an injectable tropoelastin gel designed to introduce this building block directly into the dermis, with the aim of supporting the formation of new elastic fibers.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of formation

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Some disease models depict amyloid accumulation as downstream of failures in the cellular machinery that processes and recycles proteins.

— Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
The small-boat crossings have been depicted as a crisis by politicians including Nigel Farage of the hard-right party Reform UK, and have been used as a rallying point by anti-immigration activists.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of depict

Noun

Williams is arguably the most influential filmmaker to work consistently in the music video format.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
Craig Barry, a senior sports executive at Warner’s TNT Sports who helped cultivate a creative approach to rights and formats, has been named chief content officer at Skydance’s global sports group, which on Thursday unveiled its new executive team.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

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