as in to describe
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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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the setout of the stations at the polling place was a little confusing
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Recent Examples of set out
Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Onsite, enjoy fine dining at Aurelia or The Lawn Terrace, visit the Castle Hill lighthouse, or set out on a private boat to town.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Our intrepid video team set out to find it and reactivate it more than forty years later.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024
That means not only setting out a road map for a durable cease-fire but also identifying ways to assure Ukrainian security, providing incentives to both sides, and laying out a strategy for stabilizing Russia’s relations with the West.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Sky Islands are increasingly vulnerable to climate change, which is one of the issues Brandon set out to document.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Onsite, enjoy fine dining at Aurelia or The Lawn Terrace, visit the Castle Hill lighthouse, or set out on a private boat to town.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Our intrepid video team set out to find it and reactivate it more than forty years later.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024
That means not only setting out a road map for a durable cease-fire but also identifying ways to assure Ukrainian security, providing incentives to both sides, and laying out a strategy for stabilizing Russia’s relations with the West.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Smith described Lockett as a consummate professional and great human being while also expressing his appreciation for Lockett’s willingness to play his part without complaining about targets.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Others described the weather as unsettling or interpreted it as an ominous sign for the year ahead.Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The transaxle layout, which places the gearbox between the rear wheels, helps to improve the Vantage’s front-to-rear weight distribution.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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The apartment has a railroad-style layout, meaning there are no hallways.Soo Kim, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Full House alum will portray law enforcement officer Lieutenant Bishop in the upcoming procedural drama On Call.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The new footage also offers glimpses of Superman’s civilian persona, Clark Kent, bustling into the offices of the Daily Planet, as well as his colleague Lois Lane (portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan) and nemesis Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult).Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Brendan Cook, Wyoming Whiskey’s master blender, draws a parallel between the formation of the park’s natural terraces and the bourbon aging process.Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Prophecy follows the formation of the Bene Gesserit, an order of women who become the puppet masters of the great houses of the Empire on Dune.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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His breakout album, good kid m.A.A.d city depicted being corrupted by an unforgiving environment.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
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This 2011 painting by Mr. Carter depicts the house in an unusual blanket of snow.Bill Marsh, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Goals from Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior secured their second title of the season and their first in the competition’s new format, which pits the club champions of FIFA’s six federations against each other.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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An All-Star rant Anthony Davis stated the obvious — the new All-Star Game format, a multi-team tournament made up of four teams — is no good.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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