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
Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2026
The first wave of social media reactions are below for the DC Studios release, which stars Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) as Kara Zor-El, who sets out to save her beloved dog Krypto.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
About 20 years ago, Sofia Coppola set out to make her third feature film, Marie Antoinette.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 June 2026
In 2017, the Nalics set out to change that.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026
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Verb
Filmmaker Jeff Kurr, marine biologist Alison Towner, and cinematographer Andy Casagrande set out to capture this unprecedented behavior and uncover the secrets behind the Great American Breach.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2026
The first wave of social media reactions are below for the DC Studios release, which stars Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) as Kara Zor-El, who sets out to save her beloved dog Krypto.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
About 20 years ago, Sofia Coppola set out to make her third feature film, Marie Antoinette.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 June 2026
In 2017, the Nalics set out to change that.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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Plus, who can complain when the gorgeous Block Island — which, unlike Rhode Island, is actually an island — is described as New England’s Caribbean?—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The differing accounts underscore a significant gap between how the US and Iran are describing the next steps in negotiations.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The configuration also supports a twin-aisle cabin layout within a narrowbody aircraft class, unlocking improved passenger comfort and more efficient boarding and deplaning.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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There’s a 7-inch TFT color display with three layouts, night mode, and Apple CarPlay as standard.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Jones portrayed Jackson as a newcomer attempting to buy the governor’s office and highlighted his past donations to Trump critics.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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The character is often portrayed by white actors in blackface.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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But the treaty was plagued with problems even in its formation.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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There are plenty of other sites—waterfalls, glaciers, and semi-hidden hot springs—but another must-visit is Kerling, an 82-foot volcanic rock formation jutting out between a handful of hillsides.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Advertisement ‘Talent is everything’ In April, Russia’s main TV news channel depicted Moscow State University gilded in futuristic laser lines as the presenter announced a new AI faculty, due to welcome its first cohort of 72 students in September.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Some examples took more direct cues—such as the collectible Egyptian Pattern bracelets and brooches similar to 1924 examples depicting hieroglyphs.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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The format clearly brings challenges, even when there is an honest dose delivered.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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What the performance-lecture attempts, in a format that mirrors the direct address of contemporary communication, is a demystification of a medium that often refuses to behave as a commodity that can stand alone and represent the artist.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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