Synonyms of set
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as in to sit 
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as in to choose
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as in to estimate
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as in to lounge
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as in to aim
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as in to decide
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as in to secure
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as in to freeze
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as in to put
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as in to harden
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as in faction
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as in pack
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as in cluster
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as in type
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as in scenery
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as in go
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as in stuck
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as in determined
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as in certain
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as in specific
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as in deliberate
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as in to choose
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
set a date for the wedding
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as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
fire losses were set at a million dollars
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as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
determined to see the West, she set her car towards the sun and drove off
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as in to decide
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
finally set some plans for the luncheon
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as in to secure
to put securely in place or in a desired position
had the jeweler set the diamond again
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as in to freeze
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
the gelatin is just starting to set now
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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
set a book on the table
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as in to harden
to become physically firm or solid
the concrete must set completely before anyone can walk on it
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
the younger set is less likely to volunteer for the church's annual rummage sale
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as in pack
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
they rarely associate with anyone outside their social set
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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
a set of tools
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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the next set of job applicants had far more education and practical experience
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as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
we're all set to go
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
that rock is really set in the hillside
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as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
set on being the first in her family to graduate from college
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as in certain
having been established and usually not subject to change
the library is only open during set hours
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
international law has set rules for the treatment of prisoners of war
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as in deliberate
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
it was not my set purpose to cause trouble for anyone
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Recent Examples of set
Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Head coach Guido Pizarro sets the shape and can drop Fernando Gorriarán deeper to solidify midfield.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Get enough rest: Rest at least one and a half to two minutes between each set, which allows your blood pressure to normalize, according to Longobardi.
Consider your exercise selection.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
With set performances, tributes, and special honors, the event promises to be an unforgettable evening of inspiration and celebration.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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The state first issued a bounty on nutrias in 1958, setting the price at 25 cents per tail, the equivalent of $2.86 today.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Head coach Guido Pizarro sets the shape and can drop Fernando Gorriarán deeper to solidify midfield.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
The chain sells a wide range of home furniture, including bedroom sets, couches and tables.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Get enough rest: Rest at least one and a half to two minutes between each set, which allows your blood pressure to normalize, according to Longobardi.
Consider your exercise selection.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The set smooths and shapes the midsection comfortably, and the adjustable straps and padded bra provide a custom fit.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
With set performances, tributes, and special honors, the event promises to be an unforgettable evening of inspiration and celebration.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
Verb
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Her mother sat on the living-room couch in a gray sweatshirt, holding a pink Stanley cup.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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As of this writing, the Swift interview is sitting at 18 million views on YouTube alone.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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This is one of the most exciting features of purchasing glasses online, particularly because there are significantly more frames to choose from than in physical stores.—
Jason Phillips,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Each plan includes different download and upload speeds, allowing customers to choose based on their household needs and internet use.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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The agency estimates that the disease impacts 1,600 Americans each year, with approximately 260 people dying from those infections.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Researchers estimate the city was once home to about 20,000 people when the AD 79 Vesuvius eruption occurred, and debate about how many died during the disaster is ongoing.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Like other federal agencies, its spending has been on the chopping block as Trump aims to drastically scale back the size of the federal government.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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But then suddenly, out of nowhere, came a fusillade of bullets aimed at our heads and the upper parts of our bodies.—
Ahmed Dader
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
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So instead of targeting 2% inflation, the Fed decided to aim for inflation that averages 2% over time.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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However, the applicant team decided instead to proceed to a city hearing, where it was suggested the project be modified to address issues with drainage and setbacks.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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New England remains winless against LAFC — now 0-3-1 going back to 2017 — and has secured just two wins in its last 16 regular season matches.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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Yet, this does not require us to maintain the illusion that a few more nuclear weapons—or even tanks and drones—will secure peace through military victory.—
Charles Oppenheimer,
Time,
17 Aug. 2025
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Shortly after Air France Flight 447 left Rio De Janeiro for Paris, the plane’s airspeed sensors froze over—a relatively routine, transitory instrument loss due to high-altitude icing.—
David Autor,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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By night, the Torne River freezes into silence and the northern lights unfurl in ribbons of green and violet.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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After Domingue removed Panaro from the block, Reilly put Rylie Jeffries up for eviction as a replacement.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Powell is also expected to announce a policy shift that could keep interest rates higher over the longer term as officials put more emphasis on keeping inflation contained.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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