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
Tierra Cunningham, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
But beyond expanding her musical oeuvre, Straus is also setting new challenges for themself in different mediums.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Dana Santas, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Amazon's Fall Must-haves storefront is a great place to start, with everything from comfy two-piece sets and sweater dresses to cozy cardigans for plus-sized travelers.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
Shorter than a typical first-look deal, the mini pacts usually cover the development of a couple of projects and expire when either the set number of scripts have been completed or the deal’s term has come to an end — whatever comes first.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
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With Brown's impending court date set for later this month, Republicans are calling for the removal of Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes, who lawmakers argue didn't hold Brown accountable for his past alleged crimes.
—Tierra Cunningham, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
But beyond expanding her musical oeuvre, Straus is also setting new challenges for themself in different mediums.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Start with two to three sets of each exercise.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Amazon's Fall Must-haves storefront is a great place to start, with everything from comfy two-piece sets and sweater dresses to cozy cardigans for plus-sized travelers.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
With set designs channeling movie theaters and masquerade balls, the mega-star worked through hits from each era of her career.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
Shorter than a typical first-look deal, the mini pacts usually cover the development of a couple of projects and expire when either the set number of scripts have been completed or the deal’s term has come to an end — whatever comes first.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
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The case then sat unsolved for years, until recent advances in forensic genetic DNA technology would become critical to this investigation.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bonneville, sitting behind her, grabbed her hand for the last 15 minutes and didn’t let go.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lauren chose a golden, super-cinched Schiaparelli gown, while Jeff wore a classic tuxedo.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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This means regularly assessing your thinking skills, consciously choosing when to engage versus delegate mental tasks, and maintaining practices that keep your mind sharp.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Andrew Eccles/Disney Alix Earle has quickly become one of the most influential digital creators of her generation, with her net worth estimated between $6 million and $20 million.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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For those in the 22% tax bracket, having that amount forgiven would trigger a tax burden of more than $12,000, Kantrowitz estimated.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Anchored in two of the city’s most iconic venues —Pepper Place and the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark — Southbound aims to do more than feed a crowd.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The drone, according to Defense Express, aimed at the 200-kilowatt radio receiver at the heart of the telescope.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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How would Trump react to his administration now getting to decide the fate of CNN?—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ego Nwodim has decided to leave the NBC show after seven seasons.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jefferson-Wooden went into these championships as a strong favorite to secure the victory.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Elsewhere, the Milwaukee Brewers became the first team to secure their playoff spot after the New York Mets were defeated 3-2 by the Texas Rangers, meaning that the Brewers were guaranteed at least a National League wild card.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors accused Read of backing up into O’Keefe, her boyfriend of two years, with her SUV, leaving him to freeze and die on the front yard of a Canton home where the pair was supposed to continue a night out after the bars closed that cold, snowy early January morning.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Using an ice chamber, the team froze mixtures of water, carbon dioxide, methane and ammonia to a bone-chilling –420 degrees Fahrenheit (-253 degrees Celsius), mimicking frigid conditions near the moon's surface.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Karl Maybach’s greatest contribution to the wonders of European civilization were his enormously powerful diesel engines that gave birth to the very first high-speed trains of Europe, emphatically putting steam trains out of business.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Studies put misread rates between 10% and 35%, depending on conditions.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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