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 specific
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as in deliberate
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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
Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 14 July 2025
The series, which is to set sail in 2026 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ globally, was first revealed in March by Deadline.
—Peter White, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Adam B. Vary, Variety, 15 July 2025
Of course, getting over his nerves on the set of Karate Kid: Legends wasn’t instantaneous.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 26 June 2025
Business Disruption Disregard for set rules can lead to revocation of operating licenses, provoking loss of profit and end-user churn.
—Dzmitry Lubneuski, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Verb
Operating from the shadows, Slur puts a bounty on Sakamoto's head, which sets the events of Part 1 in motion.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 14 July 2025
The series, which is to set sail in 2026 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ globally, was first revealed in March by Deadline.
—Peter White, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Noun
How much was led by you on the set versus what was in the script or what the visual effects team needed to accomplish?
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 15 July 2025
Of course, getting over his nerves on the set of Karate Kid: Legends wasn’t instantaneous.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Adjective
The planks are also constrained to a number of set dimensions, and in doing this, the collection nods to modernist principles of standardization but also simplicity and utility, values held by the Shakers.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 26 June 2025
Business Disruption Disregard for set rules can lead to revocation of operating licenses, provoking loss of profit and end-user churn.
—Dzmitry Lubneuski, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set
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The death toll has risen steadily since July 4 and now sits at more than 120, with another 150 people still missing, CNN reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Teixeira, meanwhile, enters Saturday night's bout against Lewis with an undefeated record for his career, sitting at 8-0-0.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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Again, open the camera screen in the app and choose to scan a negative.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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Barring an outright ban, which looks unlikely at this juncture, any legal action against X would take months, possibly years, to work its way through the European courts, especially if Musk chooses not to cooperate.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Her bags are kept behind glass and her collection includes what's called a Himalayan diamond Birkin, which is estimated to be worth as much as $500,000.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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First seen barreling toward the camera at speeds only the most brazen digital effects house could estimate, this mutt runs like the wind and pounces like an anvil with hairy legs and a neat red cape.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Hosted by Centro San Antonio, the event aims to bring the city together in solidarity with families and residents affected by the disaster.—
Robbie Farias,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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By placing teachers at the center of innovation, the AFT and its partners aim to ensure that the next generation of students learns not just reading, writing, and arithmetic, but also how to use artificial intelligence wisely and with purpose.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Peskov said Putin would need time to analyze Trump's remarks, some of which were directed at him, and to decide whether to comment.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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In a July 15 episode of her podcast, Unlocked, the reality television star, 27, decided to speak about undergoing liposuction for the first time, detailing the reasoning behind her decision to undergo the knife.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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This situation was the most beneficial for him, as there is a path to him securing a starting job again.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Investigators do not believe either child had been secured properly while in the vehicle, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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The study confirms the central role played by federal funding in supporting STEM doctoral research, a finding that comes as the Trump administration is freezing and cancelling billions of dollars in government funding across a broad swath of scientific areas.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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But in January, DOE grant funding was frozen while President Donald Trump's administration reviewed individual awardees.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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But the 2025 grades put Brookshire Elementary School in Winter Park in an uncomfortable spotlight.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Set.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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