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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
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.
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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
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
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The reason for the parade of customers, many of them first-time visitors, was the boxes of free fruits and vegetables -- apples, tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes and onions -- sitting atop two tables and inside multiple boxes under them.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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Zhang said that North America and Europe now comprise close to 40% of the company’s revenue after sitting at zero just a few years ago.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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He was also charged with recording any words churchgoers spoke out of turn, when they were supposed to be attending to the service.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Yesavage — who started his professional baseball career on the Blue Jays Single-A minor league affiliate in Florida six months ago — threw a record 12 strikeouts in seven innings, recording no walks, three hits and one run.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The strange outsider's jaunt through Earth's cosmic neighborhood has sparked widespread public fascination and plenty of outlandish conspiracy theories regarding its nature.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Mamdani campaign maintains that any issue regarding financial contributions has been resolved.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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American Express, the grizzled veteran of consumer debt, was hosting its premium cardholders inside the hallowed grounds, seating them in the fourth row of Centre Court and serving them high tea in a beige suite adorned with hanging petunias.—
Alyson Krueger,
Air Mail,
25 Oct. 2025
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The gardens feature a walking path around a 2-acre pond, cherry blossom trees, a plethora of plants, rock formations, a sensory play area made from natural materials, seating areas overlooking the water and more.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Darren Yapi was the Rapids’ best bang-for-your-buck player on the roster, logging career highs in goals (eight) and assists (two) for just $104,000 annually.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
29 Oct. 2025
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And logging, alas, does not pay very well.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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According to the agenda for the organization’s regular meeting, the board is considering James Sly, the current chief executive officer of the East County Economic Development Corporation, to serve as its next leader.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The democratic control of a new technology like AI requires public deliberation, and such public deliberation might seem impossible considering the view held by many (and reinforced by the tech industry) that AI is very complicated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Turn on music or a podcast and fill a few spare minutes wiping down surfaces, dusting, or putting things away.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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With the symptoms of climate crisis increasingly felt by people and businesses, including those within the art world, the Fondation Beyeler is making a statement by putting ecological stewardship on par with artistic curation.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Steps like clearing a workspace together or writing down all pressing tasks can make the first step ridiculously small and naturally build momentum.—
Ana Homayoun,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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But the thought of writing down the recipes made sense.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Setting down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20down. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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