as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
in his inaugural address, the president set out his vision for the nation over the next four years
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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the setout of the stations at the polling place was a little confusing
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Recent Examples of set out
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Covering a period of 125 years–and featuring drawings, installations, paintings, photography, prints and sculpture–the exhibition sets out to document some of the most intriguing images by artists of their creative peers.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Josh and Paul set out to chronicle folk music in this movie.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 May 2025
What Changes Mean for Americans Joining Family in the U.K.
The white paper said that a new policy for family migration will be set out before the end of the year.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Verb
In his eight-page ruling, Keen had rejected the argument that the ban was unclear, concluding that the board’s resolution set out the specific elements that can’t be taught.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Covering a period of 125 years–and featuring drawings, installations, paintings, photography, prints and sculpture–the exhibition sets out to document some of the most intriguing images by artists of their creative peers.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Josh and Paul set out to chronicle folk music in this movie.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 May 2025
What Changes Mean for Americans Joining Family in the U.K.
The white paper said that a new policy for family migration will be set out before the end of the year.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
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Inside the truck, officers found a smoke grenade, shields and other gear as well as documents describing a plan to incite a disturbance at the park.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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Ukrainian officials described it as the largest aerial assault since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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On the top floor, there is a two-bedroom penthouse available with a 550 sq ft. wraparound terrace, as well as three-bedroom option with an even larger terrace, ensuite bathrooms, and an open layout with a dining area, and a lounge area with a daybed and sectional sofa.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Despite being spread across different categories and brand names, the sites often use the same layouts, AI agents and payment structures, all pointing to a centralized fraud network.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories Tony Martinez as Pepino Garcia Tony Martinez portrayed Pepino, the McCoys’ farmhand who often served as comic relief.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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According to Salvador, Maje portrayed herself as a victim of psychological and physical abuse.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
30 May 2025
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This stretch began with Tropical Storm Ana in May 2015 and included the extraordinary formation of Hurricane Alex in January 2016, an event that hadn’t been seen since 1938.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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After the snap, the defense dropped into a Cover 2 zone and linebacker Troy Dye (No. 43) sprinted from the other side of the formation to get underneath Henry.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Visitors are greeted with a diorama depicting children and dinosaurs interacting peacefully in the Garden of Eden.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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Banners depicting hometown heroes adorn the streets of Westminster in time for Memorial Day, honoring those who served in the U.S. military, including some who gave their lives.—
Thomas Goodwin Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
25 May 2025
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The format pits betrayal against detection in an ultimate mind game.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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So is the idea that the SEC needs this format or compares with the Big Ten in terms of depth of quality programs.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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