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
Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 May 2025
In February, 17-year-old Anthony Sanchez was killed in a high-speed crash that set ablaze the car was in.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
Annie Palmer, CNBC, 29 May 2025
The set opens with 34,500 pure purchases, according to Luminate.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Unlike in past years, there is no set prize for this year's winner, but Kevin is thinking about getting a gift card to a baby store, so newborn reaps the benefits of the bet.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 17 May 2025
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Verb
Much of California is set for its first heat wave of the season and several parts of the state could experience record-high temperatures, weather experts predict.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 May 2025
In February, 17-year-old Anthony Sanchez was killed in a high-speed crash that set ablaze the car was in.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Other products include its own set of Nova models, Trainium chips, a shopping chatbot, and a marketplace for third-party models called Bedrock.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 29 May 2025
The set opens with 34,500 pure purchases, according to Luminate.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Adjective
In a set visit by Bart Mills published around the film’s release, Robinson, then 43, did an interview from his office at Shepperton Studios outside London.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Unlike in past years, there is no set prize for this year's winner, but Kevin is thinking about getting a gift card to a baby store, so newborn reaps the benefits of the bet.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 17 May 2025
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Jan sits alone at the table, stunned and bathed in the bright beam shining through the window.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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His fastballs Sunday sat at 93 mph, more than 1 mph harder than his season average.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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There are two classe s to choose from every Tuesday -- 9:15-11:15 a.m. and 5:30-7:15 p.m.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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There’s a mountain of deals to choose from at REI’s Memorial Day sale, but some discounts have piqued our interest more than others.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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That proposal submitted by Polk Stanley Wilcox was estimated to cost at least $136,000; the optional inclusion of the shock wires would have added approximately $55,000 to the total price.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Messi — not known for headers — leaped to reach the ball that was estimated to be nearly 9 feet (2.70 meters) in the air, redirecting it with his head past Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van de Sar.—
Tim Reynolds,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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The fruit of two years of research, the project aims to chronicle the legendary tenor’s life from his boyhood in Modena, Italy, to his confirmation as a star at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in the 1970s.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Large businesses often aim to expand, seeking either the benefits of scale in sales, production, purchasing power or development or the efficiencies that come with vertical or horizontal integration.—
Radu Magdin,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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As mentioned above, there are myriad factors—international transportation bottlenecks, natural disasters and supplier insolvency, among others—that need to be considered simultaneously in real time to decide what’s best for the business.—
Sadagopan S,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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But given a chance to keep the cash that Biden had sent the State flowing, Trump has decided to throttle it back.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
29 May 2025
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While some of this Spring’s graduates have already secured employment, most are mass-applying for open positions.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Thank you all for your tremendous support and dedication in our fight to secure a fair contract!—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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The raises are cost-of-living adjustments included in state law, though past legislatures have voted to freeze their own pay — a move that has drawn legal challenges.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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In parallel, the Trump administration has reportedly frozen more than $2 billion in research grants to elite universities, including Harvard, citing alleged violations of federal directives related to antisemitism and national security, NPR reported.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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However, China is doubling down on its efforts to bolster advanced manufacturing, which could put both countries on a collision course.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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