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
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
In September 2023, as the Kansas City Chiefs set out to win a second consecutive Super Bowl, Brittany Mahomes was inarguably the most talked-about WAG in the NFL.
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Lisa Gutierrez
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The three-judge panel found that Connecticut's ban is consistent with the country's historical tradition of firearms regulation, applying a new test for reviewing the constitutionality of gun laws that the Supreme Court set out in 2022.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
If there is no timestamp, ask an associate when the most recent batch was set out.
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Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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But Dubioza Kolektiv never set out to write a song predicting a round of 32 matchup at the 2026 World Cup.
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Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
In September 2023, as the Kansas City Chiefs set out to win a second consecutive Super Bowl, Brittany Mahomes was inarguably the most talked-about WAG in the NFL.
—
Lisa Gutierrez
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The three-judge panel found that Connecticut's ban is consistent with the country's historical tradition of firearms regulation, applying a new test for reviewing the constitutionality of gun laws that the Supreme Court set out in 2022.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
If there is no timestamp, ask an associate when the most recent batch was set out.
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Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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Tribes describe the last of three waves of European incursions, nearly 85 years after Serra hung the first Mission bell in San Diego in 1769, as the most brutal.
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Rodríguez described scenes of children hospitalized with amputations and survivors grieving multiple family deaths.
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Dowell said the course layout was especially difficult because it was built more for skateboards — the women’s skateboard park event immediately followed the men’s BMX.
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That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
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Matty Matheson, who portrays Neil Fak and serves as the show’s culinary consultant, initially believed taking props was off limits after receiving an email asking to refrain from removing anything from the show.
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Winkler portrayed his iconic character for all 11 seasons of the ABC sitcom, which originally aired from 1974 to 1984.
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Household formation has fallen sharply since the pandemic, according to a report released earlier in June.
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His proposal had underscored the shaky autonomy of the civilian group, which has clashed with the police officers union, city leaders and former chiefs — not to mention internal strife between commissioners — in the decade since voters overwhelmingly approved its formation.
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The world drew heavily from the paintings of fantasy illustrator Frank Frazetta, who depicted scenes of barbarians and beasts in conflict, of pulp fiction heroes, femme fatales, and fierce warrior women.
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Another star at a similar distance from Earth is Bellatrix, which shines at the left shoulder of the celestial hunter depicted in the constellation Orion.
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As convenience store formats encroach on grocery and superstore territory in both size and assortment, chains need to consider how to maximize their popularity without creating excessive additional competition.
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Making mini lava cakes is fussy, but this large format variation is as easy as can be.
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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