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 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
Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
These were much larger and more architecturally complex, and they were positioned in elevated, visible locations that were set away from settlements and pastures.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
Following a set at Governors Ball Music Festival, the R&B singer will make stops in Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Seattle, and more cities before wrapping up the short leg on September 27 in Los Angeles.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Apr. 2025
Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
So the criteria are pretty set here: The Rangers would almost certainly not be taking a flier on the University of Denver’s David Carle, the most successful amateur coach around, and also likely not on Cam Abbott, who has had success in Europe and now at the AHL level.
—Arthur Staple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Use your lunch date to set a timeline or to outline next steps.
—Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
These were much larger and more architecturally complex, and they were positioned in elevated, visible locations that were set away from settlements and pastures.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
This 100% premium cotton set includes a duvet cover and two matching shams, all in an eye-catching honeycomb pattern.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
Following a set at Governors Ball Music Festival, the R&B singer will make stops in Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Seattle, and more cities before wrapping up the short leg on September 27 in Los Angeles.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Alongside sell out performances and critical acclaim, the West End show — from Sonia Friedman Productions and directed by Stephen Daldry alongside Justin Martin — would land two Olivier Awards in 2024, for best entertainment of comedy play and for set design.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
So the criteria are pretty set here: The Rangers would almost certainly not be taking a flier on the University of Denver’s David Carle, the most successful amateur coach around, and also likely not on Cam Abbott, who has had success in Europe and now at the AHL level.
—Arthur Staple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
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Although the blade sits at around 8 inches, like most others on the list, the whole knife felt longer while testing.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
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Four people sitting at tables in the upscale cafe, chatting over a playlist of early ‘00s hits from artists like Ashanti.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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The wide availability of options allows men to choose the approach best suited to their individual needs.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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There are two battery sizes to choose from: a 44.9 kWh unit or, as tested, the 60.4 kWh pack, which will get you 265 miles (426 km) on a charge, according to the WLTP scheme, while feeding a 201 hp (150 kW) motor.—
Alex Goy,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 26% of adults and 19% of children in the United States have seasonal allergies.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Magnificent Seven are also less richly valued following the recent selloff: Alphabet, for example, trades at 17 times profits estimated over the next 12 months, compared with an average of 21 times over the past decade, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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After several years of blockbuster growth in the remodeling and design business, the White House’s erratic rollout of tariffs aimed at reshaping global trade is already taking a toll.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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The following table of net yields aims to deliver rough justice to the situation.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Virtue decided to address that issue at the root—pun intended—with its newest shampoo, and its matching Scalp Remedy Conditioner.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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However Republicans decide to handle them, legislative experts say that’s where their attention will be focused.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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In his first 100 days in office, Trump secured the release of dozens of Americans held hostage across the globe, including Keith Siegel, who was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, and Marc Fogel, an American teacher taken captive in Russia.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Feely highlighted the administration’s efforts to secure the border and crackdown on immigration, in addition to other measures.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
1 May 2025
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But Trump’s on-again-off-again tariffs may nevertheless be pushing households and businesses to alter their spending and freeze plans for long-term investment because of how quickly conditions can change, sometimes seemingly by the hour.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Where did Lucas get the freaky idea of carbon freezing Han Solo from?—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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Part of this different tweak reflects longer life expectancies, which puts more pressure on an investment portfolio to deliver sound results over time.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Bank of England’s latest industry survey puts data protection, model explainability and talent shortages at the top of banks’ AI pain points, a hierarchy that neatly mirrors the MAS findings.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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