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
Pia Lauritzen, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The young pilot, Ethan Guo, set out in his small plane to become the youngest person to fly solo across the world.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Stylistically, many of the tactical principles set out by Kompany remain, albeit employed with more caution.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
But screenwriters, both those returning from some of the aughts’ most beloved films, as well as the writers of new franchise editions for subsequent modern installments, are setting out to do just that: Make a sequel that’s not only great, but necessary.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
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Maternal instincts are neither innate nor learned (neither part of the child brain/program nor the educational process, Turing set out to simulate).
—Pia Lauritzen, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The young pilot, Ethan Guo, set out in his small plane to become the youngest person to fly solo across the world.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Stylistically, many of the tactical principles set out by Kompany remain, albeit employed with more caution.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
But screenwriters, both those returning from some of the aughts’ most beloved films, as well as the writers of new franchise editions for subsequent modern installments, are setting out to do just that: Make a sequel that’s not only great, but necessary.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
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The post described troops working behind the scenes in police offices, and conducting traffic management and manning perimeters around crime scenes when necessary.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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At least seven students at a Park Hill School District middle school described uncomfortable interactions with Washington to Platte County Sheriff’s Office detectives, court records show.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
17 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, the report highlights a sharp decline in the desirability of open office layouts.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Carved out of the hotel's centuries-old structure, each of the hotel's 15 rooms and suites has a different layout and personalized design.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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American leaders and commentators often portrayed international adversaries in unflattering and discursive brushstrokes.—
Time,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
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South Park went after Homeland Security on its social media pages and made Vice President JD Vance a key target in the latest episode, portraying him toddler-sized next to Trump.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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These reactions require sunlight and higher temperatures, making warmer months more prone to ozone formation.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many other factors can cause or increase the risk of acne formation, such as:2 Consult your primary care provider or a dermatologist (medical doctor specializing in skin conditions) about your acne to determine possible causes and treatments.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
12 Aug. 2025
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Meta’s guidelines declared that depicting adults, including the elderly, receiving punches or kicks was acceptable.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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His work, in turn, was a bronze version of a colorful fountain made of cement, also depicting the three kneeling women, and which, from 1931 to 1965, had been on display at the center of Morelia.—
Eric Adler
August 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 Aug. 2025
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Under the new kickoff format designed to lessen the chance of big hits, there were 332 more kickoff returns in 2024 than in 2023, when the league recorded the lowest return rate in its history, but 64% of kickoffs still ended in touchbacks and thus were not returned.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Not all fragrances are made alike—in quality and price, but also in format.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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