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
Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
Kim worked under a pair of titans—Thomas Keller and Jean-Georges Vongerichten—before setting out on his own in 2013 to open the West Village Italian restaurant Piora, which earned him a Michelin star.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
Bake a tray of chicken tenders (store-bought or homemade), set out flour tortillas, and offer a few sauces, pickles, and shredded lettuce.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
The news was revealed yesterday in an all-staff email seen by Deadline from interim CEO Jonathan Allan, who also set out a temporary change in reporting structure as CEO Alex Mahon gets set to exit.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 June 2025
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Verb
So, the researchers set out to assess the antifungal activity of CBD and CBDV against C. neoformans, specifically, and across a broader spectrum of Cryptococcus species, as well as other clinically significant fungi.
—Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
Kim worked under a pair of titans—Thomas Keller and Jean-Georges Vongerichten—before setting out on his own in 2013 to open the West Village Italian restaurant Piora, which earned him a Michelin star.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
Bake a tray of chicken tenders (store-bought or homemade), set out flour tortillas, and offer a few sauces, pickles, and shredded lettuce.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
The news was revealed yesterday in an all-staff email seen by Deadline from interim CEO Jonathan Allan, who also set out a temporary change in reporting structure as CEO Alex Mahon gets set to exit.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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Four in 10 Hispanic Americans identify as Catholic, at least twice the rate for any other ethnic or racial group, and 18% describe themselves as former Catholics.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Civilian respondents described group vaccinations administered at schools or workplaces – months after the rest of the world had rolled out full vaccination programs.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The layout of this single-story house includes three bedrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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The layout includes a formal drawing room, a dining room, a kitchen with an adjoining conservatory, and even a separate coach house with a kitchen and reception room—ideal for guests, staff, or perhaps a studio space.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Oh Ae-sun (played by K-pop superstar IU, who also portrays Ae-sun’s daughter Geum-myeong) is a poor but ambitious girl who grows up on South Korea’s Jeju Island in the 1950s and 1960s.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The feds’ case portrayed the mogul as a ruthless and micromanaging boss who, during the two decades before his September 2024 arrest, abused his larger-than-life status in the industry to control his employees and lovers alike through violence and intimidation.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The agreement also provides for the formation of an AI subcommittee to evaluate AI use, and requires reasonable notice to the subcommittee before implementing AI.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Some scientists believe that rocket propellant may play a part in the formation of high altitude 'night shining' noctilucent clouds - a phenomenon that is more common at northerly altitudes, but has been spotted manifesting closer to the equator in recent decades.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Some scenes unfold like boxing rounds, with Carroll's commentary bringing the script to life, depicting lawyers landing jabs and witnesses ducking and countering.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Authorities also acknowledged a fake TikTok video circulating online depicting Sheriff Mike Morrison announcing Decker had been taken into custody following a long standoff.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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From book clubs and glass-engraving workshops to quiet group reading, people return because the formats do too.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Julie Bowen will be the first guest on the new video format on Thursday, June 26.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
23 June 2025
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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