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
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
The approach has produced measurable success, strengthened community relationships and established a stronger foundation for recruitment, the very outcome Borowski and his team set out to achieve.
—Joy Lepola-Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Some people simply set out a cheese plate.
—Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
The Nature paper didn’t set out to establish cause and effect, but Ezzati alluded to research from others on possible factors to explain why obesity rates are rising in some places and tempered in others.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 13 May 2026
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Verb
The city saw far more outdoor dining during the pandemic, when restaurants could set out tables and chairs in the sidewalks and streets with very minimal regulation.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
The approach has produced measurable success, strengthened community relationships and established a stronger foundation for recruitment, the very outcome Borowski and his team set out to achieve.
—Joy Lepola-Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Some people simply set out a cheese plate.
—Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
The Nature paper didn’t set out to establish cause and effect, but Ezzati alluded to research from others on possible factors to explain why obesity rates are rising in some places and tempered in others.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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Every one of them is exactly the everyday middle Collins and Asmar described.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Pilgrims describe Hajj as a once-in-a-lifetime obligation that transcends politics, justifying high costs, logistical headaches and security fears.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The mathematics of flat space is astonishingly versatile, and new research is upending the traditional thinking about the layout of our cosmos.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 May 2026
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The state broadcaster also reported that blueprints provided by the coal mine did not match the actual layout, hampering rescue efforts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
Verb
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As the normies, Teller and his naive wife, portrayed by Scarlett Johansson, feel like kids playing dress-up.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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That means seducing Paris Carver, Elliot's wife and Bond's ex, portrayed by Teri Hatcher.—
John Russell,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The rigid formations of old are gone.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
20 May 2026
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Really, the formation of this group is what this season has been all about.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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What is depicted in these pages is beyond human comprehension.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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The Goya frescoes depicting the miracle of Saint Anthony of Padua, painted in 1789, are a prime example of the artist’s revolutionary style.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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Building on its leadership in gimbal and imaging technology, DJI positions the new device as a compact filmmaking tool designed to bring professional-grade cinematic performance into a truly pocket-sized format.—
Deadline,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The event, hosted by the college and the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce, will feature one-on-one conversations between candidates and moderator Alex Cohen, the national political anchor for Spectrum News 1, rather than a traditional debate format, organizers said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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