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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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Recent Examples of set down
The texture starts creamy and then sets down into a blurred finish.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
The owls then set down a layer of these pellets that are actually pretty fluffy to form the base of a nest, Gillet said.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Dec. 2025
There's also another table/two-chair set down the hallway near the bunks.
—New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2025
Ensure guests have a spot to kick off their shoes, hang up coats, and set down packages or purses inside the door.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
The owls then set down a layer of these pellets that are actually pretty fluffy to form the base of a nest, Gillet said.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 17 Dec. 2025
There's also another table/two-chair set down the hallway near the bunks.
—New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2025
Ensure guests have a spot to kick off their shoes, hang up coats, and set down packages or purses inside the door.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set down
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The restaurant has occupied the space for decades, sits steps from the ski lifts in Vail Village, and is a local favorite for skiers, tourists and locals alike.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Video footage that circulated on social media shows the tourist lying motionless on the snowy ground, with the leopard sitting nearby.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Gophers called off the dogs in the final period, with the hosts recording the lone score of the stanza to avoid being shutout at home.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Officials said an incident was recorded in January, when the child's mother installed a video camera inside her home.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Ripley is also reportedly being considered for a Women’s World Championship against Stephanie Vaquer, but that match could be complicated by Vaquer’s current injury status.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Without going into auto-pilot mode to schedule a meeting, consider evaluating it first.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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During the family dinner (that turns into major drama), Damon, seated at the same table as a young Julia Roberts, had just one line.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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As fate had it, I was seated next to Howard Anderson – then the founder and CEO of The Yankee Group, a technology market research firm (now part of 451 Research).—
Brandon Busteed,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Playing five games over the course of three days, Willis logged three goals and two assists.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Engram logged one or zero catches four times over the course of the season and logged three or fewer targets on six different occasions.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to a list of demands posted at the front doors of the mayor’s office, the activists were demanding clarification of the city’s policies regarding police interaction with immigration authorities.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Ederheimer further explained that the bill could have a negative impact on victims and their families regarding accountability for violent offenders.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In those two top nominees, the film academy put its full force behind a pair of visceral and bracingly original American epics that each connected with a fraught national moment.—
JAKE COYLE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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The message echoing through the halls of Davos this year was that businesses and governments should no longer be putting plans in place to navigate periods of temporary disruption.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Have every team member write down their primary responsibility and success metrics.—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2026
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In lieu of a conversation, consider writing down your feelings in a letter.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Set down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20down. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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