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as in to sit
to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop the hen set for days

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as in to lounge
chiefly dialect to rest on the buttocks or haunches come over and set for a spell

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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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noun

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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 scenery
the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production built sets for the play

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Recent Examples of set
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
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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 See All Example Sentences for set
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  • In one photo shared by professional boxer and MMA fighter Jose Andres Cortes, Swift and Kelce could be seen sitting side by side in a booth at the restaurant.
    Natasha Dye, People.com, 26 May 2025
  • 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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  • 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
  • The boys chose the challenge on the track with a temperature of 140 degrees, which is above the level that can cause 2nd degree burns, CBS Austin reports.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 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
  • The global ad tech sector in 2025 is estimated to be between $795 billion and $1.5 trillion depending on who’s doing the estimating (exact market definitions and overlaps can vary, with most estimates closer to the first number).
    David Doty, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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  • That license is currently set to expire on May 27, but sources indicate it may now be extended by 60 days — an apparent diplomatic concession aimed at easing tensions and fostering future cooperation.
    Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
  • New facilities such as the Katie Blessing Center and the Smith Family Behavioral Health Urgent Care aim to provide more places for people in need of care to go.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 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
  • However, the outcome was decided in the most unexpected way: Nicklaus bogeyed the hole, but Palmer couldn't take advantage of it and carded a double bogey, sealing a three-stroke victory for Nicklaus.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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  • Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2025
  • 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 gargantuan geoengineering project would require half a million underwater drones to pull water from below the melting ice cap and spray it onto the surface to freeze.
    Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
  • Barkov started to slide the puck between his legs, freezing Raanta for a potential flip toward the net.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 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
  • Not to be overlooked, the move puts Airbnb in business with the largest concert promoter and live entertainment company in the world.
    Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025

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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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