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
Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
Kim worked under a pair of titans—Thomas Keller and Jean-Georges Vongerichten—before setting out on his own in 2013 to open the West Village Italian restaurant Piora, which earned him a Michelin star.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
Bake a tray of chicken tenders (store-bought or homemade), set out flour tortillas, and offer a few sauces, pickles, and shredded lettuce.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
The news was revealed yesterday in an all-staff email seen by Deadline from interim CEO Jonathan Allan, who also set out a temporary change in reporting structure as CEO Alex Mahon gets set to exit.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 June 2025
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Verb
So, the researchers set out to assess the antifungal activity of CBD and CBDV against C. neoformans, specifically, and across a broader spectrum of Cryptococcus species, as well as other clinically significant fungi.
—Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
Kim worked under a pair of titans—Thomas Keller and Jean-Georges Vongerichten—before setting out on his own in 2013 to open the West Village Italian restaurant Piora, which earned him a Michelin star.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
Bake a tray of chicken tenders (store-bought or homemade), set out flour tortillas, and offer a few sauces, pickles, and shredded lettuce.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
The news was revealed yesterday in an all-staff email seen by Deadline from interim CEO Jonathan Allan, who also set out a temporary change in reporting structure as CEO Alex Mahon gets set to exit.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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Civilian respondents described group vaccinations administered at schools or workplaces – months after the rest of the world had rolled out full vaccination programs.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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Room for Disagreement No matter their view of the Israel-Iran war, Republicans agree that Trump ran and won on the no-stupid-wars strategy described by Carlson.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
18 June 2025
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Inspired by local culture, the patio's layout is a blend of traditional elements and modern sophistication.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Filming herself before layout, Tacconi and her team use real-life video references for each shot, in a workflow reminiscent of rotoscoping, filling her characters with rich emotions and rib-crackingly funny attitudes.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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There had been speculative casting information about a new Season 3 series regular role of a sea captain in his 20s that could be who Richardson will portray.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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McDaniel and Schefter have portrayed Smith’s situation somewhat differently, subtly so, over the past two weeks.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Scientists believe a third planet may have been violently ejected from the system early in its formation, resulting in the unusual misalignment.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Then drive about 30 miles south to get to Seneca Rocks, a formation that rises 900 feet above the New River.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
11 June 2025
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Named in homage to Van Gogh’s Chair, an 1888 painting by the Dutch master depicting a simple chair, Bolla’s work is hollow, its parts secured to one another with foil.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2025
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Some scenes unfold like boxing rounds, with Carroll's commentary bringing the script to life, depicting lawyers landing jabs and witnesses ducking and countering.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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From book clubs and glass-engraving workshops to quiet group reading, people return because the formats do too.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Julie Bowen will be the first guest on the new video format on Thursday, June 26.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
23 June 2025
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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