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
Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The short-seller set out its allegations on March 17, blasting out a report to journalists and social media that claimed SoFi had not actually sold a $312 million loan package but kept it on the company’s books with a sleight-of-hand financing arrangement.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Struggling against the low-block If Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley come to Elland Road and replicate the blueprint set out by Sunderland and Brentford, how are Leeds going to change the outcome?
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Our hot air highline dream began a decade earlier, in 2014, when my friend Lukas Irmler and I set out to break the record for the highest slackline above ground.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
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So in late 2020, a team of mathematicians led by Johan Commelin and Adam Topaz set out to formalize the proof in Lean.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The short-seller set out its allegations on March 17, blasting out a report to journalists and social media that claimed SoFi had not actually sold a $312 million loan package but kept it on the company’s books with a sleight-of-hand financing arrangement.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Struggling against the low-block If Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley come to Elland Road and replicate the blueprint set out by Sunderland and Brentford, how are Leeds going to change the outcome?
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Our hot air highline dream began a decade earlier, in 2014, when my friend Lukas Irmler and I set out to break the record for the highest slackline above ground.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
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Police released images of the suspect described as a man between 40 and 49 years of age, about 5-feet-9 to 5-feet-10, weighing about 150 pounds.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Liz’s view The world Fink describes is a less efficient and more expensive one.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Lynch allegedly told the individual how to get into the house and provided detailed information about its appearance, layout and items inside the home.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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With its elegant styling, comfortable three-row layout and strong hybrid powertrain, the TX stands as a polished new flagship in Lexus’ SUV lineup.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Federal authorities allege in an indictment that the images portrayed of dogs raised and offered for sale at the Giant German Shepherd Ranch in Hopkins County were a disguise for a place where, instead, cruelty and neglect were rampant.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Quickly afterward, though, came the denials from Iran about talks, while Iran's semiofficial Fars and Tasnim news agencies portrayed the American president as backing down.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Over the past four decades that followed its formation, Hezbollah has received billions of dollars in funding as well as different types of Iranian weapons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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On the Ionian side, Pietragrande Beach in Catanzaro feels dramatic and cinematic, with towering rock formations and deep blue water ideal for diving.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Such engravings, which depict the wackily maximalist style à la mode, including oodles of feathers and furbelows, were, in essence, early precursors to modern fashion magazines.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The formation assembled 394 feet above the river and depicted some of the world’s most iconic TV shows, sports, and movies, including Harry Potter, Batman, Superman, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and The White Lotus.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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The men's college hockey tournament continues in its usual format this year, beginning with the regionals for all 16 teams participating.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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However, the show has shaken up the format before, choosing to swap the order of Benedict and Colin’s stories.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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