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
Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Many are unseaworthy, or set out in bad weather, and fatal accidents have been common.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
James Stirling, setting out on the punitive expedition with about 25 police, soldiers, and other settlers.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Following engagement with the CMA, Microsoft and Amazon have set out actions on cloud egress fees (charges related to switching providers) and interoperability, the regulator said.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Paper bags filled with leaves can also be set out for collection, but the city won't collect plastic bags, according to a Facebook comment by the city on its page.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Many are unseaworthy, or set out in bad weather, and fatal accidents have been common.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
James Stirling, setting out on the punitive expedition with about 25 police, soldiers, and other settlers.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Following engagement with the CMA, Microsoft and Amazon have set out actions on cloud egress fees (charges related to switching providers) and interoperability, the regulator said.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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The contract included an up-front payment of $3 million, which Shields described as a signing bonus and has potential for significantly higher earnings through revenue sharing.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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But, if the company describes its product as an immunity booster, the agency’s authority is less clear.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Strict regulations required the new buildings to follow the exact blueprint of the original layout, so bungalows, villas and residences are scattered between lush gardens and the shoreline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Here, the layout funnels life toward one central gathering space.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The indictments — along with a civil lawsuit and grand jury testimony referenced in motions to dismiss the charges — portray Brooks and Smyles as the main drivers of the fights.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the reality of having Redford portray him on screen only sunk in after the movie was released.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the vivid color of vegetables, the quiet serenity of a backyard porch, or the consuming mass of a cloud formation, these painters remind us of the beauty in the everyday.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Affleck, in a statement about the company’s formation and growth released with the acquisition news, focused on narrative and craft rather than cost savings.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One video pinned to his profile depicts him on a wild boar hunt, smoking a cigar.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The studded headpiece depicts the sacrifice of a lamb and is considered a national treasure.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Video from GoPro cameras outside the capsule streamed down in low-resolution format, due to limitations on bandwidth coming back from deep space, but the Artemis II astronauts were expected to downlink sharper telephoto snapshots overnight Monday into Tuesday morning.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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Kourtesis’ ear for texture and immersive sensibilities are well suited to the DJ-Kicks format, which favors channeling emotion and building tension.—
Matthew Ismael Ruiz,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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