Synonyms of set
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as in to sit 
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as in to choose
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as in to estimate
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as in to lounge
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as in to aim
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as in to decide
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as in to secure
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as in to freeze
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as in to put
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as in to harden
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as in faction
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as in pack
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as in cluster
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as in type
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as in scenery
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as in go
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as in stuck
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as in determined
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as in certain
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as in to choose
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
set a date for the wedding
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as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
fire losses were set at a million dollars
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as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
determined to see the West, she set her car towards the sun and drove off
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as in to decide
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
finally set some plans for the luncheon
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as in to secure
to put securely in place or in a desired position
had the jeweler set the diamond again
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as in to freeze
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
the gelatin is just starting to set now
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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
set a book on the table
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as in to harden
to become physically firm or solid
the concrete must set completely before anyone can walk on it
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
the younger set is less likely to volunteer for the church's annual rummage sale
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as in pack
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
they rarely associate with anyone outside their social set
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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
a set of tools
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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
the next set of job applicants had far more education and practical experience
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as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
we're all set to go
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
that rock is really set in the hillside
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as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
set on being the first in her family to graduate from college
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as in certain
having been established and usually not subject to change
the library is only open during set hours
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
international law has set rules for the treatment of prisoners of war
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as in deliberate
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
it was not my set purpose to cause trouble for anyone
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Recent Examples of set
Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
The Critics Choice Awards, originally set for Jan. 12, have also been postponed twice, first to Jan. 26 and then to an unannounced future date.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
The suit is the latest development in the messy back-and-forth that began on the set of It Ends With Us, which Baldoni directed and costarred in opposite Lively.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
Bridges, Anunoby and Hart have been able to find holes in set defenses because of the eyes Towns attracts.
—James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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In the attack that set it all in motion, the Oct. 7, 2023, raid on southern Israel led by Hamas fighters, some 1,200 people, most of them civilians, were killed, stunning Israelis.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
The Critics Choice Awards, originally set for Jan. 12, have also been postponed twice, first to Jan. 26 and then to an unannounced future date.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
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The surprise hit film has made major waves in Hollywood and led to discussions of the treatment of female actors both on sets and in media.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
The suit is the latest development in the messy back-and-forth that began on the set of It Ends With Us, which Baldoni directed and costarred in opposite Lively.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
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Politically powerful families in Rome competed to have relatives chosen as pope, and there was no set mechanism for electing one.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
Bridges, Anunoby and Hart have been able to find holes in set defenses because of the eyes Towns attracts.
—James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
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Betts sat for most of the fourth quarter as the finishing touches were put on the Terps’ second-largest margin of defeat this season.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Saudi hospital, just north of El Fasher’s airport, sits near the front lines of the war and has been repeatedly hit by shelling.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Rather than revolutionizing its industry through bold, innovative, and risky endeavors, Toyota chose incremental but relentless improvement.—
H. James Wilson and Paul R. Daugherty,
Harvard Business Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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At both Early Beck locations in the village, diners can choose from a fresh selection of baked goods, pastries (don’t sleep on the Linzer tart), sandwiches, and homemade vegetable soups.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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By 2035 it’s estimated there will be more Americans aged 65 and over than 18 and younger.—
Letters to the editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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According to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, about 43.4 million Americans — 13.7% of the U.S. population age 5 and older — speak Spanish at home.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump announced a joint venture to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure worth billions of dollars with the leaders of Softbank Group Corp., OpenAI LLC, and Oracle Corp., an effort aimed at speeding development of the emerging technology.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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Russell Contreras Trump signs executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship President Trump has signed an executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. — a right guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and affirmed by the Supreme Court more than 125 years ago.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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Content creators and influencers must decide what to do with the looming TikTok ban.—
Emma Cortes Ellendt,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The new leadership at the S.E.C. is likely to decide on rules that could significantly increase the value of Ethereum, Bitcoin and tokens at World Liberty Financial.—
Karen Yourish,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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That means the East roster will have a minimum of four guards and a maximum of six, with Brunson and Mitchell already having secured two of those guard spots.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs secured the AFC’s No. 1 seed with a 15-2 regular season despite never scoring more than 30 points in a game.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Inaugural ceremonies began at 11:30am. Because of freezing weather in D.C., the ceremony took place inside the Capitol Rotunda.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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Many Northwest Indiana school districts will shift to an e-learning day on Tuesday due to freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Readying For The Next Wave No doubt, there will be many who put and keep mediocre AI tools on the market.—
Peter Guagenti,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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In a separate development, the news comes a day after Adams’ preliminary budget plan left off $112 million currently allocated for 3-K, a move that could put thousands of early childhood seats at risk of being eliminated by the summer.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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