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as in recording
to make a written note of
set down the names of those in attendance
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as in regarding
to think of in a particular way
early in the campaign, voters set the senator down as an opportunist, and the perception stuck
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Recent Examples of setting down
By far the best sentences in her new novel are those setting down the world as seen through Catt’s eyes.
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Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The prestigious brand setting down roots in Nashville marks a new chapter in the city's evolution as a top-tier retail hotspot and destination of global cultural importance, business reporter Molly Davis writes.
—Amber Roberson, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Andreasson arrived nine years ago on a temporary project and wound up setting down roots.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The pair took full advantage and ground their way in the final from the top half, setting down Wazir & Blanco in the semis with a come-from-behind win.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The prestigious brand setting down roots in Nashville marks a new chapter in the city's evolution as a top-tier retail hotspot and destination of global cultural importance, business reporter Molly Davis writes.
—Amber Roberson, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Andreasson arrived nine years ago on a temporary project and wound up setting down roots.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The pair took full advantage and ground their way in the final from the top half, setting down Wazir & Blanco in the semis with a come-from-behind win.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting down
Verb
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Churchgoers can be seen either fleeing the sanctuary, sitting frozen in their seats or trying to reason with the intruders.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Smith dropped both cases after Trump won the 2024 election, citing a Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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By the end of the season, the Jets had set records for futility, so the firing was warranted — the Jets were the first team to ever go a full season without recording a single interception.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The report was based on two YouGov polls from 2018 and 2024, recording that the number of people who attended church at least once a month rose from 8% in 2018 to 12% in 2024.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The first-in-the-nation AI legislation is designed to protect consumers from the very real risk of algorithmic discrimination by AI systems in decisions regarding employment, lending, education opportunities, insurance, housing, health care, and essential government services.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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The situation currently is that only a handful of states have enacted new laws regarding AI and mental health, but most states have not yet done so.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Other airline employees greeted the last open-seating passengers with applause though, serving them coffee and handing out commemorative bag tags and other souvenirs.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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After nearly 60 years of its unique and popular open-seating policy, Southwest Airlines flew its last flight with unassigned seats Monday night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Corley started 21 of 24 matches in her first NWSL season, scoring twice and logging two assists.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The veteran back gained 111 and 164 rushing + receiving yards in the two games against the Rams in the regular season, logging 33 total touches.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Dave Parker, a spokesman for the Arkansas Department of Transportation, said interstates and highways were in pretty good shape overall considering the amount of sleet and snow.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Retain clients who were considering leaving?—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That, and putting your people first, is what matters first and foremost; everything else follows after.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Washington — Federal Reserve officials convene this week at a pivotal moment in the US central bank’s 112-year history, with a series of historic events putting a spotlight on their ability to set interest rates without political interference.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In lieu of a conversation, consider writing down your feelings in a letter.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Steele had spent the previous day writing down notes about Suder and other players, preparing for the conversations and expecting to have to sell them on staying at Miami.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Setting down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20down. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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