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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
The two individuals had been camping along Tomales Bay before setting out in a canoe shortly before midnight Saturday, according to officials. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Before Karina Amalbert set out across Route 66 two years ago, much of the American West existed for her mostly as a place on a map. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026 Stern didn’t set out to become the internet’s bad-boss archivist. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 An aging jazz singer sets out with his filmmaker son to use artificial intelligence to resurrect the voice of his late father. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 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
  • DeepMind's Demis Hassabis has similarly described a future that plays to that strategy.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For space robots, Ono describes simplicity in terms of the number of actuators.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
  • The format of the tournament has changed for the betterment of the players, with the addition of four teams in Germany.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The big one, of course, is that NASCAR created a new playoff format meant to erase luck.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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