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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
Determined to find answers, Xavier sets out to locate Teri, leaving his children in the care of fellow agent Nicole Robinson (Krys Marshall).
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets out
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Badenhausen describes the impact that the World Cup might have on his 2027 numbers (minimal) and what the schedule flip might mean (different things for different teams).—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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White describes Stephen in that instant as almost electrified by the realization.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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The short clip, posted on YouTube by COMA — the Chinatown Organization for Media Awakening — depicts director Jia Zhangke encountering an AI version of himself, leading to a conversation that blends humor with philosophical commentary on filmmaking in the age of artificial intelligence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The 1973 black-and-white image, by an artist named Larry Williams, depicts a man being punched in the nose.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In Euphoria, Dane portrays Cal Jacobs, the father of Jacob Elordi’s Nate Jacobs.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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Woodley plays Annie Clay, and Doherty portrays recurring character Link.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Sets out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sets%20out. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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