sets down

verb

Definition of sets downnext
present tense third-person singular of set down
1
as in sits
to cause to sit down set the toddler down in her seat

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2
as in logs
to make a written note of set down the names of those in attendance

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3
as in considers
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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  1. sits
  2. considers
  3. puts
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  • Heritage Square sits within Brixmor’s larger, 555,000-square-foot Westridge Court, where in 2021 the REIT completed updates on the facade, lighting, parking lot, sidewalks, landscaping and signage.
    David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • City currently sits 20th in the new 36-team group Champions League format, with only the top eight progressing automatically to the round of 16.
    Matias Grez, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sits
Verb
  • Naturally, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for such delays, conditions or disorders—each person requires and deserves personalized care that considers the nuances of their unique medical makeup and context.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As secretary of state, Rubio could run point on devising additional economic sanctions on Cuba, increasing funding for dissidents and pro-democracy programs that Havana considers tantamount to regime change, and further restricting US travel to Cuba.
    Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of considers
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  • While only a fourth-generation fighter jet, its ongoing evolution puts its performance close to that of fifth-generation jets like the F-22 and F-35.
    Jim Clash, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The ruling is a major setback for the chains and puts the deal’s likelihood in jeopardy.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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