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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The city remains on pace to record fewer than 500 killings this year, a goal set last year by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
But the stakes are high in the stock world, with fortunes won and lost and the IRL value of companies large and small set and reset on a moment-to-moment basis.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
These holidays waive state sales tax (and sometimes local levies) on certain purchases for a set period.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
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And the unlikely encounter set the stage for a decade-long relationship that resulted in leadership inspiration and even a bit of homework for Mohajer on some weekends.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The city remains on pace to record fewer than 500 killings this year, a goal set last year by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Now, a potential third serious injury in the past four seasons is an extremely unfortunate set of circumstances.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
But the stakes are high in the stock world, with fortunes won and lost and the IRL value of companies large and small set and reset on a moment-to-moment basis.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Non-hormonal vaginal dryness products may also be a better option for those with less frequent and less severe discomfort because they can be applied as needed rather than on a set schedule.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 Aug. 2025
These holidays waive state sales tax (and sometimes local levies) on certain purchases for a set period.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
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The Mariners sit two games ahead of the club for the third and final American League Wild Card spot.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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Johnson then had a lengthy discussion with MLB’s replay office in New York before handing the bat to an authenticator sitting near the Yankees dugout.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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In her autobiography, Gibson wrote about biding her time rather than choosing to agitate.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some actors might choose to step away from such a thing, or even be frustrated by it or it being brought up in interviews, but Fischer clearly enjoys every last moment of her good fortune from a former era, even now.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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South Korea estimates that some 2,000 North Korean troops died defending Kursk against a cross-border incursion by Ukraine.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The final bid is estimated to be between $40,000 and $80,000 for the 50th anniversary prop.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rethinking foam design Traditionally, foam design has focused on maintaining a constant stress plateau, with iterations aimed at optimizing mechanical properties alone.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Other criticisms are aimed at what the soldiers are actually doing.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Clinton has decided to join a direct rival even though City will not be competing in the Champions League this season.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Related Stories When Ema disappears and tragedy is covered up, Daniel faces betrayal and decides to seek revenge before leaving.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the final moments, the Bearcat defense secured a clutch stop to seal the game.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Aug. 2025
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Debose, who was 18 at the time he was charged, was sentenced to 33-60 years in prison for the first-degree murder of a police officer after Reckling's family opted out of a lengthy process to secure a life sentence.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In service of that goal, the government has abandoned due process in favor of media warfare, preemptive declarations of guilt and freezes on billions in critical federal funding.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
27 Aug. 2025
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Today, its surface is bitterly cold, with most of its underground water frozen into a thick shell of ice, with some remaining as a salty brine trapped below.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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But some community members worry the requirements put the program out of reach for the average resident and that the concentrated focus on west Louisville properties could encourage gentrification.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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The reimbursement, coupled with the $3 million purchase price, puts the county close to the $5 million appraisal.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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