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
Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
In the early 1990s, Cliver, who died in 2011, and his colleagues set out to discover how home cooks could clean their wooden cutting boards so that wooden boards would be as safe to use as the plastic variety.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
In March, as USA TODAY previously reported, the National Association of Realtors set out new guidelines for how seller listings can be shared.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Through Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, the Trump administration has set out to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Verb
On July 7, 1972, 26-year-old Phyllis Bailer and her 3-year-old daughter set out from Indianapolis to visit her parents in Bluffton, according to an April 16 news release from Indiana State Police.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
In the early 1990s, Cliver, who died in 2011, and his colleagues set out to discover how home cooks could clean their wooden cutting boards so that wooden boards would be as safe to use as the plastic variety.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
In March, as USA TODAY previously reported, the National Association of Realtors set out new guidelines for how seller listings can be shared.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Through Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, the Trump administration has set out to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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Born in Naples, his songs are described as a blend of Neapolitan, blues, jazz and world music.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The problem described in the lawsuit is that even for domestic travel, if a driver's license and passport identify a person by different sexes, Transportation Security Administration officials accuse the person of holding a fraudulent document.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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To solve the bedroom’s issues, Galey planned to drywall over the extra door, add thick, arched double wood doors with a lock for privacy and reimagine the layout to make the space feel cozier and more secure.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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All of the accommodations have unique layouts, but the common thread is the incredible amount of woodwork.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This hiatus was reportedly attributed to an injury sustained by Bo Dallas, who portrays the Uncle Howdy character, as WWE had specific creative plans in place for the entire group.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the slightly longer term, Edward Berger’s Oscar-winning papal drama Conclave has led to a sense of intrigue in terms of the succession process and who may replace Francis, who was himself portrayed by Jonathan Pryce in Fernando Meirelles 2019 movie The Two Popes.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Those wildfires produce the sooty particles that contribute to particulate pollution, while extreme heat creates more favorable conditions for ozone formation, producing smog.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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According to Esquire, the finale solidified Cassian's transformation from a cynical loner into a dedicated insurgent, setting up his role in the formation of the Rebel Alliance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And, for families looking for strong tween and teenage girl protagonists depicted on screen, Rule Breakers is ideal.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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There’s also the personal draw: Not everyone has experienced a haunting, but complicated family dynamics are depicted so often in media that the setting feels both funny and heart racing.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy and Lowry will play alongside Tom Hoge and Kevin Chappell on Thursday at 8:52 a.m. EDT in the Four-Ball format.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Note the topic, format, time posted, and engagement metrics.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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