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as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
the novice camper felt lost outside of his familiar urban setting
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as in scene
the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set
the setting for the novel is Victorian England
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as in choosing
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 estimating
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
fire losses were set at a million dollars
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as in aiming
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 deciding
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
finally set some plans for the luncheon
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as in securing
to put securely in place or in a desired position
had the jeweler set the diamond again
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as in freezing
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
the gelatin is just starting to set now
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as in situating
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
set a book on the table
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as in hardening
to become physically firm or solid
the concrete must set completely before anyone can walk on it
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Recent Examples of setting
Okla Jones, Essence, 14 July 2025
Floor-to-ceiling windows lead to a private terrace and outdoor daybed, which makes for an extremely relaxing place to enjoy a cup of tea after a spa treatment, read a book in the afternoon, or just take in the gorgeous setting after returning from a day out.
—Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Melissa Houston, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Additionally, senior leadership setting expectations for collaboration when reviewing and approving goals is key.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Choosing Burundi as the story’s setting wasn’t accidental.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 July 2025
Floor-to-ceiling windows lead to a private terrace and outdoor daybed, which makes for an extremely relaxing place to enjoy a cup of tea after a spa treatment, read a book in the afternoon, or just take in the gorgeous setting after returning from a day out.
—Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Verb
Imagine setting yourself up for a lucrative passive income stream that supplements your current income.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Additionally, senior leadership setting expectations for collaboration when reviewing and approving goals is key.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting
Noun
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Charities and Planned Giving For charities and planning giving experts, these complications will need to be addressed to help donors in the new environment.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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These grants can support classroom redesigns, specialized staffing, and new instructional models that keep students in their home districts and in the least restrictive environment possible.—
Charlene M. Russell-Tucker,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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Brosnahan is competent, if too much of a stock character in the Planet offices—and wonderfully layered in her domestic scenes with Corenswet—but is swallowed entirely when Lois is meant to move the plot forward.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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In the film’s closing scene, Ra and a group of teenagers fly off in his spaceship.—
Ekow Eshun
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
Verb
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While she's become a pop culture phenomenon, spawning numerous parodies from Saturday Night Live, Ariana Grande and TikTok users online, Nara finds her own inspiration closer to home.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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That film was a box office hit, earning $136 million at the global box office and spawning four sequels.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Fans also speculate that the narrative that Grant was so close to choosing Litia may have affected his current relationship with Juliana.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2025
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Potentially more than 46,000 vehicles could require the fix, Tesla said, while conservatively estimating that only 1 percent of cars are likely defective.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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The dolphin deaths that are happening on the beaches are making this event even more tragic, Warner said, estimating that by the start of this week, more than 50 dolphins just in Los Angeles County had died.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Orange County Register,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Rockets came into Christmas Eve riding a three-game winning streak, now sitting at 20-9 and up to second overall in the Western Conference, behind just the Oklahoma City Thunder.—
Rahat Huq,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Coach Doc River played the role of Secret Santa by sitting the Bucks’ two biggest stars — Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was dealing with back spasms, and Damian Lillard, who was out with a non-COVID-19 illness.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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With so many cruise lines and many more ships, deciding which cruise to book for your family’s next vacation can feel daunting.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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There are several considerations when deciding where to live and retire.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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More attention to be applied to Zero Trust risk management strategies, from vulnerability assessments and securing code from production throughout the life cycle.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The team's ability to participate in further races beyond Daytona heavily depends on securing adequate funding.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Setting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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