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
Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Many are unseaworthy, or set out in bad weather, and fatal accidents have been common.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
James Stirling, setting out on the punitive expedition with about 25 police, soldiers, and other settlers.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Following engagement with the CMA, Microsoft and Amazon have set out actions on cloud egress fees (charges related to switching providers) and interoperability, the regulator said.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Paper bags filled with leaves can also be set out for collection, but the city won't collect plastic bags, according to a Facebook comment by the city on its page.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Many are unseaworthy, or set out in bad weather, and fatal accidents have been common.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
James Stirling, setting out on the punitive expedition with about 25 police, soldiers, and other settlers.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Following engagement with the CMA, Microsoft and Amazon have set out actions on cloud egress fees (charges related to switching providers) and interoperability, the regulator said.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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Rabbi Irwin Kula, the panel’s moderator, asked the participants to describe their biggest fear or nightmare.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, Contra Costa County investigators searched a ravine and found the ladder Matthew Muller described using to climb into a family's house weeks after the March 2015 attack on Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An open-plan layout invites easy indoor-outdoor living and entertaining throughout the home, which boasts mountain and ocean views.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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These renovations would update electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems; change classroom layouts; and increase accessibility at Fairmount, Procter and Korte elementaries.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The book portrays an authoritarian near-future Russia where most entertainment and all news comes through Cameras, people wired to transmit their experiences directly from their brains to the internet.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fisher will portray the recurring role of Michael Jorie, a dangerous killer with a warped sense of righteousness and piety to his beliefs that fuel his involvement in a southwestern gang with a long history of violence.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the vivid color of vegetables, the quiet serenity of a backyard porch, or the consuming mass of a cloud formation, these painters remind us of the beauty in the everyday.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Affleck, in a statement about the company’s formation and growth released with the acquisition news, focused on narrative and craft rather than cost savings.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One video pinned to his profile depicts him on a wild boar hunt, smoking a cigar.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The studded headpiece depicts the sacrifice of a lamb and is considered a national treasure.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Division 1 again will be an eight-team division using a pool-play format; the other eight divisions will use traditional brackets.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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The platform supports conversion between PDFs and formats such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, and HTML, while maintaining original formatting.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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