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
Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
An early adopter of social media, Mapp set out to help people in the Black community to find safety and kinship in the natural world through outdoor recreation.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Co-creators Dave Willis and Casper Kelly set out to make a show that explored the distinct, soul-sucking torment of working in Hell.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
In September 2015, Dave and Amy Freeman set out on one of the more ambitious journeys ever taken in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 18 Mar. 2026
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The tour is free, but donation jars will be set out at the gardens to support the Sheepfold, a crisis center for women and children that has long been the foundation’s annual tour beneficiary.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
An early adopter of social media, Mapp set out to help people in the Black community to find safety and kinship in the natural world through outdoor recreation.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Co-creators Dave Willis and Casper Kelly set out to make a show that explored the distinct, soul-sucking torment of working in Hell.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
In September 2015, Dave and Amy Freeman set out on one of the more ambitious journeys ever taken in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
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Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Foundation unveiled the Phantom Mk-I in October 2025, describing it as a humanoid robot designed specifically for military use.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The colorful and sophisticated accommodations emphasize comfort via squishy couches and plush bedding, and clever layouts make smart use of the space in rooms and suites alike.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sole said the team tries to make good matches between players and host families, using a questionnaire that lists the home’s layout, makeup of the family and if there are pets.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Orbán, who is trailing in opinion polls ahead of elections next month, has leaned heavily on an election campaign that portrays Zelenskyy as an existential threat to Hungary.—
LORNE COOK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Israeli leaders have portrayed the violence as the work of a tiny minority, but Palestinians and human rights groups say the Israeli army has done little to prevent the attacks and note that settlers are rarely held accountable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Mustard says the distinct delta beneath the soil isn’t surprising because sporadic periods of flow are common in the formation of rivers and lakes.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
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In addition to disabling its national lookup feature for all of California and prohibiting the formation of data sharing relationships between agencies inside and out of the state, Simmons said the company has also agreed to pay a $290,000 fee for any unauthorized data disclosures.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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For the 2021 vintage, Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota created an original artwork entitled Universe of Mouton that depicts a beautiful silhouette of a human figure in nature.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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While society hopefully won’t encounter an apocalyptic scenario like the one depicted in Project Hail Mary, a team at Cornell University’s Carl Sagan Institute has compiled a list of planetary nominees worth a closer look.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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After the field is narrowed down to the top 16 vote-getters, the competition switches into the format used in the NCAA basketball tournaments.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Configured as a 10-episode run at 45 minutes per episode, the project is the first in a wave of international remakes Nippon TV has lined up for the format.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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