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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 setting out
So, on the evening of June 1, neighbors gathered to show support for her family by setting out lights.
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
For one, mosquitoes breed in water so creating a spray or setting out coffee water may have contradictory effects.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Putin was speaking in the Kremlin after setting out his view of the causes of the war.
—Reuters, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Yet shortly before setting out to Miami to shoot the 2026 Robb Report Car of the Year feature, I was introduced to the Harlowe Rocket—and everything changed.
—Robb Rice, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
Long enamoured with Italy, the couple eloped in Puglia in 2019, later setting out to translate the same sense of romance, craftsmanship, and unhurried beauty to the folds of the Noosa hinterland.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Another such method is setting out toxic baits—strychnine is commonly used for this purpose.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
With fewer people using dating apps, more singles are setting out to meet other single people in real life.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Travelers should prepare for limited cell service and possible road closures by carrying supplies and checking conditions before setting out.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
For one, mosquitoes breed in water so creating a spray or setting out coffee water may have contradictory effects.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Putin was speaking in the Kremlin after setting out his view of the causes of the war.
—Reuters, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Yet shortly before setting out to Miami to shoot the 2026 Robb Report Car of the Year feature, I was introduced to the Harlowe Rocket—and everything changed.
—Robb Rice, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
Long enamoured with Italy, the couple eloped in Puglia in 2019, later setting out to translate the same sense of romance, craftsmanship, and unhurried beauty to the folds of the Noosa hinterland.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Another such method is setting out toxic baits—strychnine is commonly used for this purpose.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
With fewer people using dating apps, more singles are setting out to meet other single people in real life.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Travelers should prepare for limited cell service and possible road closures by carrying supplies and checking conditions before setting out.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting out
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In a professional biography posted on Canvas last updated in 2022, Davis demonstrated his passion for areospace studies and flight training, describing his extensive education and flight experience.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The preservation coalition have compared the sculpture garden to Trump’s White House ballroom and triumphal arch projects, describing them as costly and frequent targets of litigation.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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Kimura says his fascination with upskirting began at the age of 15, with pornography depicting staged scenarios.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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However, a bronze bust depicting Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, stood out the most to archaeologists.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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In one section, Mayer turns her focus to Diana, portraying the late princess as a woman whose extraordinary capacity for empathy was matched by a deep belief in romance — and whose hopes for love often collided with reality.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Now that this population is finally getting highlighted more directly in media, what should these shows and movies be portraying?—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Setting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20out. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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