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
Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
The White House announced on Thursday that Trump had set a two-week deadline to decide whether the U.S. would strike Iran.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Some of the graduating sets of twins — all fraternal, not identical — have known each other since kindergarten, after their parents met through a local twins club.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Festival organizers respected the lineup’s schedule, with set changes taking place with minute precision and without interruption.
—Billboard Italy, Billboard, 19 June 2025
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Verb
Tyce Porcher, Pole vault, King’s Academy junior: Fifth at 2A meet with 4.05m jump; set PR and school record in winning regional meet (4.20m) after returning from injury; also went to state in wrestling and placed in state weightlifting competition.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
The White House announced on Thursday that Trump had set a two-week deadline to decide whether the U.S. would strike Iran.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Three Posts Marciano Adirondack, Set of Two Any piece with thousands of five-star ratings will catch our attention, including this set of two Adirondack chairs that are now more than half off.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Some of the graduating sets of twins — all fraternal, not identical — have known each other since kindergarten, after their parents met through a local twins club.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
Adjective
At least in most cases, though, the ball actually follows a relatively set trajectory.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Festival organizers respected the lineup’s schedule, with set changes taking place with minute precision and without interruption.
—Billboard Italy, Billboard, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
Verb
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The first available level is a storage tray that sits inside the chassis, sunken below the height of the fenders to make better use of available open space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 June 2025
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Tucked into less than an acre at the corner of Trade and Tryon streets, the park sits at the heart of a center city McColl helped shape.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025
Verb
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There are a bunch of OTC ingredients to choose from, and each requires some cautious experimentation.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
16 June 2025
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Since then, fewer young people have entered the trades, with more choosing college instead.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Days before the anniversary celebration, Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY) and John Kennedy (R-LA) expressed concern about the cost, which is estimated to fall between $25 million and $40 million.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
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Army officials estimated the cost of the parade at between $25 million and $45 million, with a portion of funds earmarked for repairing city streets to accommodate heavy military equipment.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Verb
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For this reason, Israel’s attack was not just on Iran’s nuclear sites but on its missile bases—specifically aiming to prevent Iran from moving its missiles from storage to its launchpads.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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There are plenty of studies demonstrating the benefits of engaging in lengthy interventions aimed at improving well-being.—
Paul McClure
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Always, along the chain of hectic audience gossip, there was one person who decided to nip in the bud the talk about a too iconoclastic Beckett, and the relay to the estate was stopped; someone—more than one someone—who decided that Matthew and his crazy dreams were worth shielding.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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After a fun evening at the amusement park, the family decided to set Cade free.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Although cybersecurity is a considerable concern, the importance of securing the database is easily overlooked.—
Jakub Lamik,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Normally this would not be on alert for me, but the Angels have secured at least a split of this four-game series and are just two games under .500.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Transporter 14's upper stage proceeded to deploy its payloads and release a plume of rocket propellant prior to re-entering Earth's atmosphere, which quickly froze and reflected sunlight, becoming visible to eagle-eyed stargazers in Europe.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 June 2025
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Treasury holdings and access to SWIFT can be frozen at any time.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Haliburton put no weight on the leg and had his face wrapped in towels as he was taken to the Pacers’ locker room for evaluation.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Brown has shown flashes of brilliance while also having the type of rough starts that cost the team the game and put a strain on the bullpen.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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