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

Masterson, who has spent the last six years thwarting Kelly’s will as a top legislative leader in Topeka’s Republican supermajority, is now highlighting examples of his bipartisan achievements and describing Holscher as a socialist.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
Even at their most disturbing, scenes describing carnage tend to be colorful and amusing.

— Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of describing

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Downtown storefront windows have been transformed into temporary canvases for seasonal scenes depicting Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley and the rest of the family.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
The toy and playroom, meanwhile, features a black-and-white mural depicting iconic Los Angeles landmarks, including the Hollywood Hills and Santa Monica Pier.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of depicting

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Trump linked to an article portraying the Quebec victory as a setback for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The comments express strong criticism of JD Vance, portraying him as lacking moral integrity and political acumen.

— Dan Merica, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026