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as in to record
to make a written note of
set down the names of those in attendance
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as in to consider
to think of in a particular way
early in the campaign, voters set the senator down as an opportunist, and the perception stuck
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Given the on-time launch and assuming no major problems, the Athena lander is expected to descend to touchdown on a flat mesa-like structure known as Mons Mouton on March 6, setting down just 100 miles from the Moon's south pole—closer than any other spacecraft has attempted.
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Arenado fanned again in the seventh, set down on four pitches by career minor-leaguer Brent Headrick, who has pitched in only one MLB game since 2023 and only 15 total ever.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Intuitive Machines' lander Odysseus became the first nongovernmental spacecraft to set down on the Moon in February 2024.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
His first three months as USC’s men’s basketball coach were a full-on sprint, with a new staff to hire, a roster to rebuild and a hoops program to reinvigorate — not to mention roots to set down in the South Bay.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Arenado fanned again in the seventh, set down on four pitches by career minor-leaguer Brent Headrick, who has pitched in only one MLB game since 2023 and only 15 total ever.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Intuitive Machines' lander Odysseus became the first nongovernmental spacecraft to set down on the Moon in February 2024.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
His first three months as USC’s men’s basketball coach were a full-on sprint, with a new staff to hire, a roster to rebuild and a hoops program to reinvigorate — not to mention roots to set down in the South Bay.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set down
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The gray and white dog was tied to a car, one of the 10 vehicles plus an RV sitting on the land in March.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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Kennedy sat across from her flanked by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Malachi Moore, Alabama Moore was a four-year starter for the Crimson Tide and recorded seven interceptions over five college seasons.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Heat have recorded a 24-28 mark against Eastern Conference opponents.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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According to the air quality index, anything over 100 for pollutants and fine particulates in the air is considered unhealthy, especially for people who are sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants, including children and adults with pre-existing respiratory problems.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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After the Jaguars took Trevor Lawrence, who has panned out to be a decent franchise quarterback but short of the generational luster experts promised, there are no QB picks that can be considered successful starters.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Trumps were seated in the front row for the service and the president's midnight blue suit stood in contrast to the waves of black.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Trump arrived at the Vatican with his wife, first lady Melania Trump, and was seated in the front row, not far from French President Emmanuel Macron, for the outdoor service.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Police in both Little Rock and North Little Rock will have wider access to flying drones after both cities were awarded state grants this year, although the departments' plans... Subscribe to continue reading, or log in.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Devils had three chances in regulation against the league-best Hurricanes penalty kill but failed to score and logged only four shots in their six minutes up a man before overtime.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The warning was issued Thursday at 4:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:22 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Receiving regular playing time is a factor regarding whether Acuña sticks in the majors.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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This entails: Buying the May 30 $470 put @ $19.50 Selling the May 30 $520 put @ $42.20 The maximum reward is $2270 if META is above $5520 at expiration.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Gostisbehere eventually put a puck on net, grabbed his own rebound and finished to tie the game.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The last step is to write down annual family goals that reflect your family motto and values.—
Ken Polk,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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By Emma Specter Beauty The 7 Best Foods High in Vitamin D, According to the Pros By Audrey Noble Carve out some time to write down your answers, or just speak them aloud, Di Bartolomeo suggests.—
Seraphina Seow,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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