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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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Recent Examples of sets out
The film follows Sakol, who, after hearing a prophecy that his elderly mother may die soon, sets out on a one-day pilgrimage to nine temples as a remedy.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 May 2026
So the team sets out to find a portrait of Nancy wearing the locket — prompting a sudden trip to London.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
An Infinite Love Story by Chanel Cleeton After an astronaut is presumed dead when his spacecraft vanishes in 1968, his grieving wife refuses to accept the official explanation and sets out to uncover the truth.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Host Rachel Holt sets out on the water to explore this coastal landscape, including a private clambake experience on a secluded tidal beach.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 17 May 2026
With the help of her talking dog and an adorable lemon named Squirt, Edith sets out to find the last remaining fairy who might be able to break the spell.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The federal law sets out rules and procedures for gathering foreign intelligence through electronic surveillance, physical searches, pen registers and more.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
According to British newspaper The Times, the bill also won’t be included in the King’s Speech next month, which sets out the UK government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming year.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Planet Money sets out to actually sell a book.
—Willa Rubin, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 May 2026
So the team sets out to find a portrait of Nancy wearing the locket — prompting a sudden trip to London.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
An Infinite Love Story by Chanel Cleeton After an astronaut is presumed dead when his spacecraft vanishes in 1968, his grieving wife refuses to accept the official explanation and sets out to uncover the truth.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Host Rachel Holt sets out on the water to explore this coastal landscape, including a private clambake experience on a secluded tidal beach.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 17 May 2026
With the help of her talking dog and an adorable lemon named Squirt, Edith sets out to find the last remaining fairy who might be able to break the spell.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The federal law sets out rules and procedures for gathering foreign intelligence through electronic surveillance, physical searches, pen registers and more.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
According to British newspaper The Times, the bill also won’t be included in the King’s Speech next month, which sets out the UK government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming year.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Planet Money sets out to actually sell a book.
—Willa Rubin, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets out
Verb
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So far, this describes Marilyn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The company also describes the aircraft as supporting ISR, electronic warfare, communications relay, and even launching effects payloads.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The movie depicts how a now-obsolete method of weather forecasting that was popular in the United States leading up to World War II was replaced by more modern methods that were taking root in Europe at the time.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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Tatis depicts the investment contract as a loan or an income-share agreement, which California recognizes as a consumer loan.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Agnieszka Kurant portrays the scary and absurd business of attempting to predict—and control—our world using data, logic, and algorithms.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
24 May 2026
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Alongside Mike Dutkewych’s smart and sensitive liner notes, the music portrays Lucas as a preternaturally gifted tunesmith hamstrung by his ability to commit to a single sound or path.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
23 May 2026
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