SETTING OUT Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

setting out

verb

present participle of set out

as in describing

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 setting out Some cultures clean graves as a regular ritual Abrams agreed that proper cleaning, as well as permission from cemeteries, are crucial before setting out to clean a grave. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 Virtually any sci-fi setting out there has some shape or form of racing; The Expanse has an entire high-speed racing league that helps set the backdrop for the franchise, and even the likes of Speed Racer skew heavily toward the fantastical. — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Burnham is set to address the annual gathering of world leaders on Tuesday, setting out his vision of Britain’s place in an increasingly fractured world order. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 Due to the potential dangers of Death Valley, the park service recommends travelers take precautions before setting out on their day in the park. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026 Travelers should plan at least one to two weeks, check park reservations and seasonal closures, and download offline maps before setting out. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 Born in Mexico City, Correa Cordero previously worked at galleries such as Exit Art, Martos, and Yancey Richardson before setting out on his own. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Several downtown establishments keep limited weekly schedules, so check operating hours before setting out. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Momentum is very important in tournament soccer and setting out to draw or lose goes against everything these players are primed to do. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting out

Verb

The Anti-Defamation League, meanwhile, has urged residents to eat at the restaurants targeted by the demonstration, describing the campaign as an effort to intimidate Philadelphia’s Jewish community.

— Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Above the deli were large menus describing the food and a separate menu for hot soups.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of describing

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Reflecting its subject himself, an aura of decency permeates the new drama depicting the wartime years of actor Jimmy Stewart’s life.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
The show has similarly wrestled with a choice between depicting old-money luxury or something more grounded and attainable.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of depicting

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Not only was Madeley portraying an actual person, a legend in the disabled community.

— Kristen Lopez, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026
Talarico centered his campaign on portraying Paxton as the face of a corrupt political system that allows billionaires to wield outsized political power while prices rise for the rest of the country.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026