Synonyms of set
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as in to sit 
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as in to choose
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as in to estimate
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as in to lounge
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as in to aim
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as in to decide
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as in to secure
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as in to freeze
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as in to put
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as in to harden
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as in faction
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as in pack
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as in cluster
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as in type
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as in scenery
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as in go
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as in stuck
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as in determined
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as in certain
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as in specific
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as in deliberate
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as in to choose
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
set a date for the wedding
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as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
fire losses were set at a million dollars
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as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
determined to see the West, she set her car towards the sun and drove off
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as in to decide
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
finally set some plans for the luncheon
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as in to secure
to put securely in place or in a desired position
had the jeweler set the diamond again
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as in to freeze
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
the gelatin is just starting to set now
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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
set a book on the table
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as in to harden
to become physically firm or solid
the concrete must set completely before anyone can walk on it
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
the younger set is less likely to volunteer for the church's annual rummage sale
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as in pack
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
they rarely associate with anyone outside their social set
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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
a set of tools
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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the next set of job applicants had far more education and practical experience
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as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
we're all set to go
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
that rock is really set in the hillside
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as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
set on being the first in her family to graduate from college
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as in certain
having been established and usually not subject to change
the library is only open during set hours
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
international law has set rules for the treatment of prisoners of war
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as in deliberate
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
it was not my set purpose to cause trouble for anyone
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Recent Examples of set
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025
The market is set for October 8-12, running concurrently with the 20th Tasveer Film Festival.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Giana Levy, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The other team then gets a chance to possess the ball under the same set of circumstances.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
The Smart Grinder Pro doses by time, and selecting a set number of cups correlates with a preset amount of grinding time.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
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Verb
And with Pillion’s release date set for February, he and Lambert look set to have even more fetish-leaning fun with his press tour wardrobe.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025
The market is set for October 8-12, running concurrently with the 20th Tasveer Film Festival.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
The final reunion episode ended with Beauvais declining to take a cast photo, choosing to walk off the set instead.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The other team then gets a chance to possess the ball under the same set of circumstances.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The exhibit’s kitchen, a replica of her set kitchen for her television series, will be fun for kids as well as those of us who have been cooking for long enough to remember Child on TV.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
The Smart Grinder Pro doses by time, and selecting a set number of cups correlates with a preset amount of grinding time.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
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As the test was administered, Officer Kelby Dumond sat atop Ross to monitor the horse's every reaction.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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At Rosa, the décor is colorful and feminine, plastic lines the throw pillows and a bowl of candy sits at the register — the trademark of a good church granny.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, Kishimori chose the United States as his first overseas trip at age 20 and then chose the United States as his first destination after joining the Japanese Foreign Service.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Patrons can choose between six spice levels.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Dillon Maroney, Tarrant County Precinct 4 executive administrator of operations, estimated that Segment 1 will be ready to break ground in March 2026.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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This is a sister organization to the Heritage Foundation, the think tank behind Project 2025—a sweeping conservative policy blueprint aimed at reshaping the federal government by expanding presidential power, dismantling parts of the civil service, and rolling back regulations across agencies.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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China's Tianwen 3 mission aims to launch in late 2028 and return Mars material to Earth in 2031.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Others believed Los Angeles should have put the deciding play in quarterback Matthew Stafford's hands.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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When seeking to prosecute someone, a state attorney can file charges against them or choose to present evidence before a grand jury, composed of citizens who then must decide whether there is probable cause to issue an indictment and move to a trial.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The substitute ordinance is separate from the process of voting on Johnson's budget, though passage of the ordinance is key to securing the revenue the mayor seeks in his city tax and spending proposal.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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On Boxing Day in 2023, St James’ Park provided the stage for Nuno Espirito Santo to secure a landmark moment early in his tenure.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen To freeze this dish, let any leftover soup cool completely.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Early this year, the Danish Defense Intelligence Service assessed the risk from Russia once its Ukraine war stops or freezes in place.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Let the filter dry completely before putting it back and using the blow dryer again.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Notre Dame had a 79-yard TD drive in the third quarter and a 52-yarder in the fourth to put the game away.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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