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
Jon Hamilton, NPR, 4 June 2025
That’s why WalletHub set out to find the best and worst places to raise a family.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 3 June 2025
With Dina patched up and on the mend, Ellie and Jesse set out to meet up with Tommy — but something is nagging at Jesse, who presses Ellie to spill the news that Dina is pregnant.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 May 2025
Like Smith, Franklin initially set out to be a poet while studying at Stanford, veering to a more corporate path after graduation.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 25 May 2025
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Verb
Emoting in the lab Deisseroth and his team set out to recreate the sort of experience that leads to an emotional response, but could be observed in a lab.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 4 June 2025
That’s why WalletHub set out to find the best and worst places to raise a family.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 3 June 2025
With Dina patched up and on the mend, Ellie and Jesse set out to meet up with Tommy — but something is nagging at Jesse, who presses Ellie to spill the news that Dina is pregnant.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 May 2025
Like Smith, Franklin initially set out to be a poet while studying at Stanford, veering to a more corporate path after graduation.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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Marcos Lopez, sheriff of Osceola County, Fla., was jailed in nearby Lake County on suspicion of racketeering and conspiracy as part of what state authorities described as a probe into an expansive gambling operation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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One survivor, Ephraim Reichenberg, who appears in the doc describes how he and his brother were subjected to injections in the neck.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Inspired by local culture, the patio's layout is a blend of traditional elements and modern sophistication.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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In addition, the Xfinity Series race here in the mid-2000s (the last of which was won by Kyle Busch) had a different layout.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Verb
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There had been speculative casting information about a new Season 3 series regular role of a sea captain in his 20s that could be who Richardson will portray.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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In their sentencing papers, Madigan’s team has portrayed the former speaker as a stalwart defender of Illinois taxpayers against greedy utilities like ComEd, despite efforts to get some of his close associates work with the utility.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Scientists believe a third planet may have been violently ejected from the system early in its formation, resulting in the unusual misalignment.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The formation’s neckline is near $34, and the stock is getting closer to challenging that level.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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Administration officials have also depicted Abrego Garcia, a sheet metal apprentice, as a violent criminal, accusing him—without proof—of being affiliated with MS-13.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Or the controversy over the stereotypically demeaning roles Black actors depicted.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The Creative Pool focuses on identifying innovative audiovisual works of any genre or format – from short films to series to podcasts or game concepts.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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The Creative Pool focuses on identifying innovative ideas for audiovisual works of any genre or format — from short films and series to podcasts or game concepts.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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