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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
Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
6 July 2026
What sets these apart from similar sneakers is their wider platform for a little more cushioning coverage.
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Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
6 July 2026
The government sets prices One basic reason why doctors earn a lot is that medical care costs a lot, researchers say.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
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Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Both show a level of attention to detail that sets the millwork in this house apart.
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James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
Part of what sets ERNEST apart from its predecessors are its novel wheels and active suspension system.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
5 July 2026
Themed Lands One of the things that sets Universal Kids Resort apart is that every land is built around a franchise many young visitors already know and love.
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Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2026
Officials accused her in the letter of violating the university’s time, place and manner policy, which sets rules on free speech activities on campus.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
The price Samsung sets will almost certainly shape the conversation around Apple’s first foldable.
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The pool is where the energy is, with DJ sets and a crowd that genuinely knows how to have a good time.
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Karli Poliziani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
But demonstrating the defiance that would come to define his game, Djokovic saved six match points before coming back to win in five sets.
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Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
From sweat-wicking activewear to pretty linen sets and maxi skirts.
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Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2026
Supported by a potent Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, ample RAM, and a generous 1TB SSD, the OmniBook 7 can handle any massive data sets, lengthy presentations, and more while running several programs at once.
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
New voices, new philosophies, new ways of teaching and new sets of data to parse through.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Charli has a short arena tour planned to celebrate her upcoming release as well as a number of headlining sets at music festivals, including Lollapalooza and Outside Lands.
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Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Verb
Like all of agriculture, ranching is a risky but necessary industry subject to many variables outside of anyone’s control, stretching from weather to selling in a market that sets prices regardless of the costs incurred.
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Dp Opinion,
Denver Post,
6 July 2026
What sets these apart from similar sneakers is their wider platform for a little more cushioning coverage.
—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
6 July 2026
The government sets prices One basic reason why doctors earn a lot is that medical care costs a lot, researchers say.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Both show a level of attention to detail that sets the millwork in this house apart.
—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
Part of what sets ERNEST apart from its predecessors are its novel wheels and active suspension system.
—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
5 July 2026
Themed Lands One of the things that sets Universal Kids Resort apart is that every land is built around a franchise many young visitors already know and love.
—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2026
Officials accused her in the letter of violating the university’s time, place and manner policy, which sets rules on free speech activities on campus.
—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Noun
Novak Djokovic wins his second Wimbledon title and denies Roger Federer his record eighth by holding off the Swiss star in five sets.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
The price Samsung sets will almost certainly shape the conversation around Apple’s first foldable.
—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The pool is where the energy is, with DJ sets and a crowd that genuinely knows how to have a good time.
—
Karli Poliziani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
But demonstrating the defiance that would come to define his game, Djokovic saved six match points before coming back to win in five sets.
—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
From sweat-wicking activewear to pretty linen sets and maxi skirts.
—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2026
Supported by a potent Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, ample RAM, and a generous 1TB SSD, the OmniBook 7 can handle any massive data sets, lengthy presentations, and more while running several programs at once.
—
Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2026
New voices, new philosophies, new ways of teaching and new sets of data to parse through.
—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Charli has a short arena tour planned to celebrate her upcoming release as well as a number of headlining sets at music festivals, including Lollapalooza and Outside Lands.
—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets
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The average female lionfish spawns around 27,000 eggs every three days, so unsurprisingly, the species quickly spread throughout the Caribbean, up the East Coast and east to the Bahamas.
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The Lifeform spawns from a black, bacterial mold that infests the yellow wallpaper and moist carpets.
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Even still, no matter whether a rider chooses to lay their head in a hotel or a tent, anyone who's spent the day enjoying the open road covered by State Farm Insurance will rest far easier that night.
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Whether Weiss chooses to acknowledge the standings or not, the NL East race has become one of baseball's most compelling second-half storylines.
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The deal, made for cash and shares of Rocket Lab stock, values Iridium at about $8 billion.
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In contrast, the Dutch have pursued a different vision of the good life—one that values security, balance, and community over material wealth.
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The side of the bracket where France sits includes some tough potential opponents.
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Evans said the socialist label won’t play in his district among the Latino population, which sits north of Denver, pointing to municipal results in Rutinel’s hometown last year.
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All eyes will be on Messi again as Argentina aims to knock off the tournament darling Cape Verde and advance to the Round of 16.
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Safety has become the number one reason why people choose cars over bikes in some countries, and Canyon aims to change that.
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Michelle, who is smarting from Jesse and Lacy’s visible affection, decides to go full Coyote Ugly on the bar.
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If a corporation decides to pursue innovation outsourcing, a key consideration is to be transparent with your VC partner.
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The region secures billions in annual funding, outpacing many European rivals, and looks set for continued growth.
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The Blink Outdoor 4 XR Bundle secures your perimeter with extended 400-foot signal routing and a two-year battery lifespan powered by included Energizer lithium cells.
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Restricted airflow and low refrigerant levels are the most common reasons your AC freezes in hot weather.
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This setup cuts through major wartime risks by ensuring that Polish capital can move freely across the border, immune to any emergency payment freezes Kyiv might impose.
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