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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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Kardashian has been one of the most vocal celebrities about using exercise to relieve stress, describing the gym as essential for clearing her head and managing anxiety.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Officials in neighboring Boston are excited about the temporary flexibility, describing the extended last call as an economic boon, not just during the World Cup but also other high-level summer events.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Even so, some animal rights activists credit viral social media posts depicting animal abuse as focusing public attention on the issue.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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As the Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies squared off in a series earlier this week, news surfaced that the latter’s Double-A affiliate will be honoring Yesavage, who is from Boyertown, Pennsylvania, with a bobblehead depicting him in his high school jersey next month.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Trump has publicly commented on Paramount along the way, sometimes portraying the Ellisons as his friends and specifically expressing interest in the family taking over CNN.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Valadao’s backers have already started to emphasize his moderate views while portraying Villegas’ progressive politics as out-of-step with many district voters.—
Mathew Miranda
June 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Setting out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20out. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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