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set out 1 of 2

verb

Definition of set outnext
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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setout

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noun

ˈset-ˌau̇t How to pronounce setout (audio)
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
Verb
In 1961 the social psychologist Stanley Milgram set out to understand how millions of Germans had been complicit in mass murder. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026 Decades later, Santa discovers the misplaced letter and immediately sets out to make things right. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 Siegfried sets out on a journey that ultimately teaches him to accept himself, find friendship and discover fun along the way. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 George eventually accumulated 125,000 acres and set out to create a self-sustaining country estate. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for set out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
  1. describe
  2. layout
  3. portray
  4. formation
  5. depict
  6. format
Verb
  • The optics are also described as being resistant to fast-moving fluids and particles, as well as to many chemicals.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • For now, the court record describes a shipment declared as storage boxes, coolers and a chair that federal agents say instead contained firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition and an assortment of unfinished receivers and other gun parts.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of describe
Noun
  • In flight tests, the tiny drone navigated pitch-black enclosures, mapped unknown room layouts, hugged surface contours, and located exits without a single visual cue.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Yes, thanks to spacious two-queen room layouts and complimentary cribs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of layout
Verb
  • Another poll, commissioned by an independent expenditure group supporting Raman, portrayed the race as a statistical tie, at least initially.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Dostoyevsky’s sniveling devil comes closest to portraying the man chiefly responsible for organizing the Final Solution.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of portray
Noun
  • Why Arizona State’s motion could test KU When an offense sends a receiver sprinting across the formation immediately before the snap, the movement can accomplish several things.
    — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The hour captures Strings and his four-piece acoustic band — mandolin, upright bass, banjo and fiddle — in classic picking session formation, with a setlist that also includes selections from 2021’s Renewal.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of formation
Verb
  • Like the woolly rhino, the Irish elk is depicted on the cave walls of Chauvet in France.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Lizzie and Bridget having a romantic relationship Monster depicts Lizzie and Bridget as forming a romantic relationship, which starts when Bridget becomes a maid for her family.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of depict
Noun
  • An elegant attacking batter, Ganguly scored 16 test and 22 one-day international centuries, amassing more than 18,000 runs across both formats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Al Marri specified in a speech that the fest’s new format will focus on Arab cinema and intends to boost Dubai’s role as a film and TV production hub.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of format

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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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