SETS Synonyms: 448 Similar and Opposite Words

sets 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of set

as in spawns

to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop the hen set for days

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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 sits

chiefly dialect to rest on the buttocks or haunches come over and set for a spell

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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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sets

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noun

plural of set

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

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While the sun sets earlier and earlier, there’s no better excuse to unplug, curl up and turn the page. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Viking caters primarily to affluent, older travelers and offers an extensive portfolio of river cruises, which sets it apart from more mass-market competitors. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 Each year, the agency sets a dollar amount of earnings required to earn one credit. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026 Lucchese has been an iconic Texas brand since 1883 and sets the standard for fashion-forward handsewn boots. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 Being aggressive upgrading the backup quarterback spot sets a standard, one Dolphins’ fans should hope pushes the franchise forward. — Omar Kelly august 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026 However, the sun sets very late in Alaska during the summer months, meaning the night sky might not get dark enough for the aurora to become visible. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 What sets this cut apart from the classic C-cut, however, is primarily the technique. — Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026 Brink appreciates the example the former league MVP sets for her peers. — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026

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Much of that is because of Bowers, arguably the most talented tight end league-wide, but also because Mayer has found success in Kubiak’s heavy sets, and Thomas continues to provide value as a blocker. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Crump was flanked by three sets of grieving Black families who have all lost their sons in recent months. — Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 In addition, each figure comes with extra sets of hands and accessories related to each of the characters. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Controlling cracks is especially important in large concrete arches, since temperature changes and internal stresses can affect the structure as the concrete sets. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Getting the shots, the sets and the rhythm of the series has been the greatest challenge—the day-to-day struggle to achieve that level of quality and such a high standard. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 Adebo could see some action against three-receiver sets regardless, depending on what Harbaugh settles with at the slot corner spot. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 As a result, the concert featured no acoustic sets, no power ballads, no reason for anybody to sit down. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Temperatures have steadily risen on Langtang Lirung, the mountain where the glacier collapsed, since at least the 1980s, according to high-tech European Union climate data sets. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets

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Molluscum is caused by a virus and spawns the pimple-like bumps.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026
But the software wrapped around it reinserts the objective on every turn, stores progress to a file, spawns subagents, retries on failure, and keeps going until a verifier says the task is done.

— Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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If the prosecution chooses not to retry the case, Clancy would be returned to the psychiatric facility until the Plymouth County District Attorney decides to drop the charges, at which point she would be released, Hershon said.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
It's shaped by moments when a leader chooses the enterprise over the function, treats people with respect under pressure and creates confidence amid uncertainty.

— Bala Sathyanarayanan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of chooses

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The transaction values the Los Angeles Angels and their regional sports network at $4 billion, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal, who was not authorized to speak on the matter.

— Jessica Golden,Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
If a brand values clarity, for example, its system might emphasize concise language, descriptive actions, a strong information hierarchy and a limited number of competing choices.

— Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of values

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Motorsport meets nuclear engineering Power conversion sits between the reactor and the electrical grid.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
In the next scene, Musk sits at a roundtable with his army of early 20s DOGE staffers, looking on proudly alongside Fox News’ Jesse Watters.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sits

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Beijing aims to transform the region into a high-altitude green energy powerhouse, with projects that include a $168 billion megadam, currently under construction, that could stretch the limits of what human engineering has achieved.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
This shift aims to secure more predictable, recurring revenue and higher user retention, mitigating the volatility of hardware sales.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of aims

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Each of the four fold-out implements within the Helton chassis locks in place via a simple liner lock-style mechanism between the scales that secures the tool at the joint.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
The oil deal between the United States and Venezuela, which secures American access to more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, promises something both countries want.

— Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of secures

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This timing also gives bulb roots enough time to settle in before the weather gets cold and the ground freezes.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
The second drug is a paralytic that freezes the body from the outside in, creating the effect that the person is peacefully asleep.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026