setting down

verb

Definition of setting downnext
present participle of set down
1
as in sitting
to cause to sit down set the toddler down in her seat

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

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3
as in regarding
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting down
  1. sitting
  2. regarding
  3. considering
  4. putting
  5. viewing
Verb
  • Coach Doc River played the role of Secret Santa by sitting the Bucks’ two biggest stars — Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was dealing with back spasms, and Damian Lillard, who was out with a non-COVID-19 illness.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Rockets came into Christmas Eve riding a three-game winning streak, now sitting at 20-9 and up to second overall in the Western Conference, behind just the Oklahoma City Thunder.
    Rahat Huq, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of sitting
Verb
  • However, hours may vary by location, so check with your local store regarding their specific hours before visiting.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • No further details have been shared regarding identification of the body or speculation as to what occurred, as the investigation is ongoing.
    Shyla Watson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of regarding
Verb
  • However, this outcome seems unlikely, considering the Chargers play at New England and at Las Vegas to end the regular season.
    James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The treaty negotiators are considering a range of policy actions to limit the environmental and human health damage from plastic waste, including improvements to waste collection, the elimination of the most harmful plastics and ways to boost the woefully low rates of plastic recycling.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of considering
Verb
  • Curry mentioned the need to be more aggressive earlier in the game, noting that could mean putting him on the ball more often in the first quarter.
    Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Adding him would work wonders for putting the team back in the World Series after a disappointing 2024 season.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of putting
Verb
  • So there's a lot at stake, and The Cowboy Channel's extensive coverage and commentary is essential viewing for following those stakes.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bluey has been beloved family viewing since 2018, but the Australian animation went stratospheric this year.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of viewing
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