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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
David Lowery directs Dev Patel as Gawain, who sets out on a journey to face the title character.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
The inner beauty theme inspires this classic story that follows Belle, who sets out to find her father but ends up in the adventure of a lifetime in an enchanted castle with a mysterious beast.
—Karen Cicero, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Determined to find answers, Xavier sets out to locate Teri, leaving his children in the care of fellow agent Nicole Robinson (Krys Marshall).
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Butts also highlighted Senate Bill 199, a multi-pronged bill that sets out restrictions on social media for children and requires universities to eliminate degree programs that don’t meet a certain income threshold.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In December, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) voted 16-1 to approve the 2025 Regional Plan, which sets out the infrastructure projects planned for the next 25 years across San Diego County.
—Chris Roberts, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Benedict sets out to uncover the young lady’s identity.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
The trio sets out on a wild night in New York after Pasqualetti-Campbell's character has a cancer scare.
—Monique John, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The declaration was adopted in Paris by the Coalition of the Willing and sets out what leaders said was a framework for lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia, set in international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
The inner beauty theme inspires this classic story that follows Belle, who sets out to find her father but ends up in the adventure of a lifetime in an enchanted castle with a mysterious beast.
—Karen Cicero, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Determined to find answers, Xavier sets out to locate Teri, leaving his children in the care of fellow agent Nicole Robinson (Krys Marshall).
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Butts also highlighted Senate Bill 199, a multi-pronged bill that sets out restrictions on social media for children and requires universities to eliminate degree programs that don’t meet a certain income threshold.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In December, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) voted 16-1 to approve the 2025 Regional Plan, which sets out the infrastructure projects planned for the next 25 years across San Diego County.
—Chris Roberts, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Benedict sets out to uncover the young lady’s identity.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
The trio sets out on a wild night in New York after Pasqualetti-Campbell's character has a cancer scare.
—Monique John, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The declaration was adopted in Paris by the Coalition of the Willing and sets out what leaders said was a framework for lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia, set in international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets out
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Yet in the climate Tracey describes, nuance dissolves quickly.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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About two thirds of the way through the memoir, Merrill describes a visit his mother Helen pays him in Rome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Period Pieces That Get the Details Right Pam & Tommy came out on Hulu in 2022 and depicts another popular ’90s romance — the tumultuous relationship between Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, portrayed by Lily James and Sebastian Stan.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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The show depicts the couple briefly breaking up over the letter before reconciling.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So the scientific jury is out on how Hoppers portrays consciousness as transferrable.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
8 Mar. 2026
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The exterior of the Freedom Express portrays 10 key moments in American history from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Apollo 11 moon landing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Sets out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sets%20out. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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