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
Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
Under regulations set out by FIFA, roughly 8% of the tickets to every World Cup match were reserved for each team competing in it so that national federations could sell them to their fans.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
No, the bestselling author didn't set out to collect dirt on someone else's personal life, but to make sure her characters were as real as could be.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Get all the flavors of a baked potato without having to fool with setting out all of the toppings for your guests.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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Verb
The action follows three students who set out into the woods to document the mythical Blair Witch.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
Under regulations set out by FIFA, roughly 8% of the tickets to every World Cup match were reserved for each team competing in it so that national federations could sell them to their fans.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
No, the bestselling author didn't set out to collect dirt on someone else's personal life, but to make sure her characters were as real as could be.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Get all the flavors of a baked potato without having to fool with setting out all of the toppings for your guests.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
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Britain has consulted teachers, parents and young people on new restrictions, including a possible ban for under-16s, as well as curfews, app time limits and curbs on what the government has described as addictive design features.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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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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Boardwalk’s owner was also very hands-on in the design experience, getting involved from onboard flow to styling both inside and out, as well as the vessel’s general layout.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 Dec. 2025
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The bedroom in this model is roomy and, thanks to the single-floor layout, has enough headroom for even taller occupants to stand upright.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Dec. 2025
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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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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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Walking among the towering formations, you’re reminded of how much has changed in that time.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The coin depicts Trump on its front, with its packaging also featuring photos of him and his pal, UFC president Dana White.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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Buffy, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar, was depicted as a teenager in a new town and new school who was also tasked with slaying vampires.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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