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as in chooses
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 values
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
fire losses were set at a million dollars
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as in aims
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 decides
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
finally set some plans for the luncheon
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as in secures
to put securely in place or in a desired position
had the jeweler set the diamond again
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as in gels
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
the gelatin is just starting to set now
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as in puts
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
set a book on the table
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as in freezes
to become physically firm or solid
the concrete must set completely before anyone can walk on it
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as in factions
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 packs
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 clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
a set of tools
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as in types
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 decors
the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production
built sets for the play
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Recent Examples of sets
Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Having one serve would introduce trade-offs about speed and direction, which would only ramp up deeper into games and then sets.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Tennis was invented as a sport in which sets last 20 minutes.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Connection Fox, for example, helps users keep track of important contacts, sets reminders to get in touch and even generates suggestions for ways to reach out, keeping important relationships from going cold.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
What sets Candy Kittens apart in the crowded confectionery market is its commitment to sustainability and conscious consumption.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This alignment not only captures attention but also sets the stage for the brand to present itself as a solution, enhancing the narrative’s relevance and emotional impact.
—Leslie Poston, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
In the right relationship, giving each other the space to grow individually sets you both up to thrive together as your strongest, best selves.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
Once the sun sets, the full picture clicks into place.
—Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
His size is a tool that sets him apart from his teammates.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Having one serve would introduce trade-offs about speed and direction, which would only ramp up deeper into games and then sets.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Tennis was invented as a sport in which sets last 20 minutes.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Connection Fox, for example, helps users keep track of important contacts, sets reminders to get in touch and even generates suggestions for ways to reach out, keeping important relationships from going cold.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
What sets Candy Kittens apart in the crowded confectionery market is its commitment to sustainability and conscious consumption.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This alignment not only captures attention but also sets the stage for the brand to present itself as a solution, enhancing the narrative’s relevance and emotional impact.
—Leslie Poston, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
In the right relationship, giving each other the space to grow individually sets you both up to thrive together as your strongest, best selves.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
Once the sun sets, the full picture clicks into place.
—Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets
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Opponents and education lawyers say that the Education Code requires a vote no matter which route the board chooses to start the detachment process.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2025
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2025
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On Monday, crews are continuing to work to clear the roads as temperatures sits near zero with negative wind chills.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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Accessible by ferry from Port Aransas, which sits just across the shipping channel, this 21-mile-long island offers nothing more than pristine Gulf Coast wilderness, and keen-eyed travelers often stumble upon sand dollars, lightning whelks, angel wings, and conchs.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
6 Jan. 2025
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Out of the box, the firewall analyzes new programs and decides whether to allow network access.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Pilate caves and decides to crucify Jesus, whom Christians believe rose from the dead three days later.—
Nathanael Andrade,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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Further, following his change of sound, Vega secures his first appearance on the Billboard Artist Hot 100.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
8 Jan. 2025
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This secures the organization’s sensitive data and intellectual property not only from external threats but from AI itself.—
Jesse Todd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Hughes says the study puts the political attention on this group into perspective.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2025
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This model has the ability to bring great value to patients and puts more accountability on healthcare providers to deliver valuable outcomes more than ever before.—
Zameer Rizvi,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Harry freezes and flashes back to his time in prison as a teenager.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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When the temperatures drop and the ground freezes in the winter, available water becomes limited.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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As such, asked for a message to send to the president, as a number of other Axis of Resistance factions have shared with Newsweek in the past, Uli al-Baas declined, citing a gap between the White House and its constituency.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Hezbollah was one of several Axis of Resistance factions to intervene on behalf of the Palestinian movement after its October 7, 2023, attack against Israel that sparked the still-ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The protagonist picks themselves up again only to ultimately end up in a bad situation.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2025
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Both players were consensus top ten picks early on in the draft process, but now often fall to the teens or early twenties.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Sets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sets. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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