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
Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
Under regulations set out by FIFA, roughly 8% of the tickets to every World Cup match were reserved for each team competing in it so that national federations could sell them to their fans.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
No, the bestselling author didn't set out to collect dirt on someone else's personal life, but to make sure her characters were as real as could be.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Get all the flavors of a baked potato without having to fool with setting out all of the toppings for your guests.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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Verb
The action follows three students who set out into the woods to document the mythical Blair Witch.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
Under regulations set out by FIFA, roughly 8% of the tickets to every World Cup match were reserved for each team competing in it so that national federations could sell them to their fans.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
No, the bestselling author didn't set out to collect dirt on someone else's personal life, but to make sure her characters were as real as could be.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Get all the flavors of a baked potato without having to fool with setting out all of the toppings for your guests.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
Verb
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Oh, to live in a room filled with the objects described by Katherine Mansfield.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But few would describe this year’s ragtag selection of new musicals as robust.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Each container features expanding walls that instantly increase interior space, allowing for a dynamic layout that can accommodate everything from bistro tables to bedrooms.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The marketing highlights a single-story layout and a compound-like feel.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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But the upside of this Carsley erasure is that the show can portray a smooth transition from Southgate straight to Tuchel.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Frémaux also drew attention to Hans Zischler, who portrays Thomas Mann in the film.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 June 2026
Noun
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As a new ceremonial feature, all 26 players from each team — starters and substitutes — will participate in the ceremony by lining up around the tournament’s central emblem on the field, rather than in the traditional pregame formation.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Angela George, Argus Leader Palisades State Park Palisades State Park in South Dakota is known for its towering Sioux quartzite rock formations, sparkly waterfalls and family-friendly trails.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The coin depicts Trump on its front, with its packaging also featuring photos of him and his pal, UFC president Dana White.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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Buffy, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar, was depicted as a teenager in a new town and new school who was also tasked with slaying vampires.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Recommendations included requiring sunscreen manufacturers to clearly label their products with active ingredients on the front, as well as clearer formats for SPF, broad-spectrum and water-resistant statements.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The format Liu helped build demonstrates how pharmaceutical brands can advance health equity not through advertising alone, but through cultural partnerships and community presence.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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