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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
Host Rachel Holt sets out on the water to explore this coastal landscape, including a private clambake experience on a secluded tidal beach.
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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
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.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
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
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.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets out
Verb
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In an interview with the website Public Parking, the writer Lucy Ives describes ad-libbing a writing exercise to kill an awkward classroom silence.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Crain describes the situation as a broader pattern, arguing that the city has favored new development over maintaining historic and cultural sites.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Benjamin Franklin, who was 81 at the time of the Constitutional Convention, which the statue depicts, felt old to her; the fine lines on his forehead gave it away.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2026
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The episode, co-written by series stars Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, depicts a day Michael and Richie spent together.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Verb
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In contrast to the article’s portrait of a formless contest, recent polling portrays a race that is becoming more structured.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Potts — who portrays Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy's infamous Meemaw — has been married to director and producer James Hayman since 1990 after having met on the set of the 1992 film Breaking the Rules.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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“Sets out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sets%20out. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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