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
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
They were worn down mile by mile, cold by cold, delay by delay until the army that existed at the end bore no resemblance to the one that had set out.
—Darshak Sanghavi, STAT, 3 June 2026
The Minnesota Department of Human Services set out to revalidate thousands of providers in programs deemed high risk for fraud by asking providers to submit verification paperwork and making unannounced site visits.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Hamilton didn’t set out to build a business around this niche.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
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Verb
In the meantime, the king has returned and set out on a years-long journey to look for his lost wife, and eventually the family is reunited.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
They were worn down mile by mile, cold by cold, delay by delay until the army that existed at the end bore no resemblance to the one that had set out.
—Darshak Sanghavi, STAT, 3 June 2026
The Minnesota Department of Human Services set out to revalidate thousands of providers in programs deemed high risk for fraud by asking providers to submit verification paperwork and making unannounced site visits.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Hamilton didn’t set out to build a business around this niche.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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Oh, to live in a room filled with the objects described by Katherine Mansfield.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But few would describe this year’s ragtag selection of new musicals as robust.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Each container features expanding walls that instantly increase interior space, allowing for a dynamic layout that can accommodate everything from bistro tables to bedrooms.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The marketing highlights a single-story layout and a compound-like feel.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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But the upside of this Carsley erasure is that the show can portray a smooth transition from Southgate straight to Tuchel.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Frémaux also drew attention to Hans Zischler, who portrays Thomas Mann in the film.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 June 2026
Noun
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As a new ceremonial feature, all 26 players from each team — starters and substitutes — will participate in the ceremony by lining up around the tournament’s central emblem on the field, rather than in the traditional pregame formation.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Angela George, Argus Leader Palisades State Park Palisades State Park in South Dakota is known for its towering Sioux quartzite rock formations, sparkly waterfalls and family-friendly trails.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Wynn, who died last spring and for whom a wing of Zumthor’s aerodynamic structure is named, donated a Francis Bacon triptych depicting Bacon’s friend and fellow-painter Lucian Freud, the only Bacons on display in a public Los Angeles museum.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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Moscow has long sought to depict its victory as an inevitability, demanding enormous Ukrainian concessions in exchange for any halt to the invasion -- and since January 2025 often with the explicit or implicit backing of the White House.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Recommendations included requiring sunscreen manufacturers to clearly label their products with active ingredients on the front, as well as clearer formats for SPF, broad-spectrum and water-resistant statements.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The format Liu helped build demonstrates how pharmaceutical brands can advance health equity not through advertising alone, but through cultural partnerships and community presence.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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