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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
Lidia sets out to seek the truth behind the myth.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
The next big test for Starmer and Reeves comes later this fall, with the release of the the next Autumn Budget that sets out plans for the economy, taxation and spending.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Our correspondent in Rome sets out for the Italian forest with an organization that takes small groups to try to see wolves in the wild.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 1 Sep. 2025
Wang Wei sets out on a rampage, confronting both the corrupt police and the criminals.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
Ellie then sets out on a revenge mission to Seattle with her girlfriend, Dina (Isabela Merced).
—EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Uniquely, the Ballon D’Or sets out specific criteria for the winner.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Her father sets out across the country to search for her, with Lisa’s best friend close behind to do the same.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
Clooney plays Jay Kelly, a movie star who sets out on a journey of self-discovery with his manager, Ron (Adam Sandler).
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
The next big test for Starmer and Reeves comes later this fall, with the release of the the next Autumn Budget that sets out plans for the economy, taxation and spending.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Our correspondent in Rome sets out for the Italian forest with an organization that takes small groups to try to see wolves in the wild.
—Greg Dixon, NPR, 1 Sep. 2025
Wang Wei sets out on a rampage, confronting both the corrupt police and the criminals.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
Ellie then sets out on a revenge mission to Seattle with her girlfriend, Dina (Isabela Merced).
—EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Uniquely, the Ballon D’Or sets out specific criteria for the winner.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Her father sets out across the country to search for her, with Lisa’s best friend close behind to do the same.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
Clooney plays Jay Kelly, a movie star who sets out on a journey of self-discovery with his manager, Ron (Adam Sandler).
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets out
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Ruzzin describes working in design as rarified, more difficult to obtain than becoming a professional football player in the NFL.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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The fundraiser for Sophia, which describes her as a bright and kind young girl, has raised nearly $700,000 as of Tuesday afternoon.—
Janelle Griffith,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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At certain angles, the photo’s dark backdrop allows viewers to see the reflection of former President Barack Obama’s portrait that depicts him surrounded by greenery and flowers representing Chicago and Hawaii.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This brooch is made from platinum, diamond, ruby and enamel and depicts a crying eye set in a clock.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Stefania D'Alessandro/WireImage What To Know In The Smashing Machine, Johnson portrays Kerr, the two-time UFC heavyweight tournament winner whose career and life in the late 1990s included both ring success and struggles with painkiller addiction.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Disneyland show portrays Disney in his office, sharing a bit about his life and stories from the past.—
Megan duBois,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Sets out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sets%20out. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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