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verb

Definition of set outnext
as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words in his inaugural address, the president set out his vision for the nation over the next four years

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setout

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noun

ˈset-ˌau̇t How to pronounce setout (audio)
as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized the setout of the stations at the polling place was a little confusing

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Recent Examples of set out
Verb
After hearing a mysterious radio transmission, Hig becomes fixated on seeking more survivors and sets out on a mission that allies him with Cima (Margaret Qualley) and her father (Guy Pearce). — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 What parents can do on hectic mornings Nemours recommends doing as much as possible the night before, from setting out dishes to cutting up fruit. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 The states are not currently communicating well and legal action might give them the structure to set out their positions better. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 At this point in his life, Arnett didn’t set out to negotiate business on a daily basis. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for set out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set out
  1. describe
  2. layout
  3. portray
  4. formation
  5. depict
  6. format
Verb
  • Anton, whose gaze at the couple can only be described as wistful.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For the first time, Fed officials described the demand generated by AI infrastructure buildouts as something that could continue to drive up prices for tech products and electricity—thereby pushing up inflation.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of describe
Noun
  • The curriculum prepares students for future education and careers in creative industries, requiring them to analyze, design and render complex graphics, package design, typography, layouts, corporate brand identities and web interfaces.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Once the design of the new layout is complete, a spokesperson for the transportation department said, crews will begin taking out the current striping before laying out the new lane configurations.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of layout
Verb
  • By this reasoning, federal agencies must be allowed to complete rulemaking before judges intervene, and challenges to the order are portrayed as speculative attempts to stop reforms that could be crafted within constitutional limits.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Following his success on M*A*S*H, Alda continued playing a TV doctor on ER in 1999 and six episodes of The Big C, as well as portraying a psychiatrist on Ray Donovan.
    — Rachel Flynn, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of portray
Noun
  • But dendrite formation has remained a major obstacle to achieving those benefits in practical cells.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That led to formation of the Manchester Historical Society and a concerted campaign to salvage history in town.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of formation
Verb
  • Golf equipment powerhouse Callaway ended its partnership with Good Good Golf amid the justified backlash over a video ad for a new Callaway driver that depicts a man aggressively shoving a woman to the ground.
    — Greg Cote August 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • And inside, the shoe’s insoles are printed with graphics depicting piles of beads — just in case the inspiration was lost on anyone.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of depict
Noun
  • Premium large format, or PLF, is intended for blockbuster feature films, which moviegoers are willing to pay a higher price to attend.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Back in 2015, Parton and her team buried a chestnut box filled with physical copies of a brand new song in two formats, cassette and CD, along with their corresponding players, under her Dollywood DreamMore Resort and Spa.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of format

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“Set out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20out. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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