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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 federal law sets out rules and procedures for gathering foreign intelligence through electronic surveillance, physical searches, pen registers and more.
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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
The notice sets out measures to expand collection networks, support leading recyclers, and introduce monitoring systems that mirror broader EV battery regulatory trends.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
Aided by a woman named Rhiannon, Jay sets out to learn more about Brogan — whose final role was based on Bram Stoker's character Dracula — and his terrifying link to a young actress.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
But Blackwell agreed with attorneys for the plaintiffs who argued that the issue isn't moot, because the government still doesn't have a formal plan requiring access that sets out who decides the conditions under which clergy are admitted.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
But Blackwell agreed with attorneys for the plaintiffs who argued that the issue isn’t moot, because the government still doesn’t have a formal plan requiring access that sets out who decides the conditions under which clergy are admitted.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
Teyana Taylor is electrifying in the first act of One Battle After Another as the character who sets out the dramatic stakes, and her Golden Globes speech was a highlight of this awards season.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
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
The notice sets out measures to expand collection networks, support leading recyclers, and introduce monitoring systems that mirror broader EV battery regulatory trends.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
Aided by a woman named Rhiannon, Jay sets out to learn more about Brogan — whose final role was based on Bram Stoker's character Dracula — and his terrifying link to a young actress.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
But Blackwell agreed with attorneys for the plaintiffs who argued that the issue isn't moot, because the government still doesn't have a formal plan requiring access that sets out who decides the conditions under which clergy are admitted.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
But Blackwell agreed with attorneys for the plaintiffs who argued that the issue isn’t moot, because the government still doesn’t have a formal plan requiring access that sets out who decides the conditions under which clergy are admitted.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
Teyana Taylor is electrifying in the first act of One Battle After Another as the character who sets out the dramatic stakes, and her Golden Globes speech was a highlight of this awards season.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets out
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Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, describes her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for more than 10 years.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Raiff describes Ryan Coogler as his filmmaking idol and calls Coogler’s debut Fruitvale Station his favorite movie — but seeing the success of Sinners, a relatively commercial enterprise that won Coogler his first Oscar, opened his eyes in a new way.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nude Descending a Staircase ostensibly depicts a figure walking down a flight of stairs, as its title suggests, but the mannequin-like person is abstracted beyond recognition.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The new series, created by Bruce Miller and adapted from Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, depicts Gilead from a different vantage.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Colman Domingo and Nia Long play the singer’s parents, Joe and Katherine Jackson, while Miles Teller portrays lawyer John Branca.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Newcomers include Anthony Timpano, who plays Malcolm's youngest brother, Jamie, and Vaughan Murrae, who portrays Malcolm's youngest sibling, Kelly.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Sets out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sets%20out. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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