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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
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.
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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
Although Britain and France had previously stated their willingness to deploy troops to Ukraine following a ceasefire, Starmer said that this agreement sets out the legal framework for allowing their forces to operate there.
—Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
From here, Carlson sets out on a mission to turn his life around.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
When a world-shattering event turns most of the global population into a friendly hive mind, Carol sets out to protect her individuality.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Deborah sets out to build her own legacy while having the time of her life alongside a whole new generation of Hillman's best and brightest.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
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
Although Britain and France had previously stated their willingness to deploy troops to Ukraine following a ceasefire, Starmer said that this agreement sets out the legal framework for allowing their forces to operate there.
—Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
From here, Carlson sets out on a mission to turn his life around.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
When a world-shattering event turns most of the global population into a friendly hive mind, Carol sets out to protect her individuality.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Deborah sets out to build her own legacy while having the time of her life alongside a whole new generation of Hillman's best and brightest.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets out
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Frankenstein is nominated for nine Oscars, the bulk of which highlight its decadent design, all rooted in the kind of deep, immersive research that Deverell describes.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a Federal Communications Commission application, SpaceX describes how the centers would transmit the data via optical, or laser, signals to the Starlink network for transmission to the ground while the entire system is in a low orbit roughly 300 miles to 1,200 miles above Earth.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The cover, designed by Bravo student Adrian Lopez, depicts a tree wrapping around the spine.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Directed by Brett Ratner, Melania depicts the First Lady’s life in the 20 days before his re-election.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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Non-pro Bastian Escobar plays the boy and Hugo Ramírez, also a non-pro, portrays his father.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Jones portrays the fierce warrior Prince Vlad of Wallachia, who goes on to become the mythical Dracula.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Sets out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sets%20out. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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