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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Often, the company sets its standards based on Japan’s service protocol, counter design and product innovation. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 While OpenAI and Meta build AI products for a range of customers, Shinn believes Instinct’s focus sets it apart. — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026 Usually, loose electrical equipment from the wiring sets the gym ablaze and electrocutes various characters; sometimes just students, often the school’s principal. — Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026 That sets it apart from other retinol alternatives like bakuchiol. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026 But the market its traders built, where paper claims on oil change hands far faster than the oil itself moves, still sets what drivers pay at the pump in Oil City and everywhere else. — Brian C. Black, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 That sets Little Blue Pigeon apart even from the raft of boutique, metro-area bookstores that have floated to the surface since the pandemic. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 As with past Carrie adaptations, the Prime series sets the story in the present day, which allows the writers to lean into contemporary social commentary. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026 Wegmans also sets itself apart from other traditional grocers in size and experiential store design. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026

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Briscoe is part of a research group that has pursued the landscape idea using the language of dynamical systems theory, which explores how systems described by sets of interacting variables evolve. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 DNA tests and bone analyses for three sets of remains linked them back to the African Baptist Meeting House congregation. — Nancy Jiang, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Both sets of grandparents became the family’s social safety net. — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026 But between all three sets and even the music that played in between, everything sounded great. — Rashad Alexander october 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026 The starting left tackle for the NFL's most valuable asset playing in just eight games over two years, under two different sets of mysterious circumstances, is a story worth covering. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Herman Miller Eames Hang-It-All Ellison Studios Yoko Bed Boll & Branch is one of our favorite bedding brands, and for good reason—the brand’s sheet sets are some of the softest around, and now is the time to try them. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 Carter’s 2-Way Zip Sleep & Play pajamas, priced $18, and Little Character sets, priced $26, are also very popular items. — David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 The claustrophobia, which is strong in the book and very strong in the film, comes from using real sets. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 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

Definition of spawns

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In that case, however Taylor & Byrne chooses to handle her will be an advantage to Cathcarts.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Rice chooses us, just as Lestat chooses those who are privileged or cursed enough to become his companions instead of merely his victims.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of chooses

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For an eclipse chaser who values that, scenery over duration, or relative quiet, this geographical knife-edge could be appealing.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Gross revenue last season was $681 million, but the deal values the team at roughly 20 times net revenue, after their revenue-sharing bill and the league’s cut of playoff gate receipts.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of values

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The Tap on the Line (pictured above) is the only pub in the capital which sits directly on a tube station platform, and is one of the last remaining 19th-century stations.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Nobody else sits between this many farmers and this many brands.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of sits

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In 2025, the company opened a global fragrance atelier in Paris, called La Maison des Paroberfums, which aims to accelerate innovation across its portfolio of fragrance brands including Jo Malone London, Le Labo, Kilian Paris and more.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The military operation there aims to restore sovereignty and confront the Houthi militia that’s attacking not just Saudi Arabia and Yemen, but the arteries of the global economy.

— Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of aims

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Cybersecurity specialist Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor) decides to turn whistleblower upon discovering that the US government has been suppressing evidence of extra-terrrestrial life, as part of a cover-up that goes back decades.

— Tom Bailey, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Then Sean moves away and grows up to become a spy who, after wrapping up a mission involving smuggling a nuclear warhead for reasons unknown, decides to pay an impromptu visit to his tweenage buddies.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of decides

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Similarly, cast and creator’s robust reputation should likely ensure the film secures healthy distribution across Asia and select western markets.

— James Marsh, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
The lace detailing at the hem of this oversized sweater dress secures it as a fun and feminine addition to your fall wardrobe that also happens to be on sale for $40.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of secures

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Water all trees and shrubs deeply before the ground freezes, and throughout the winter on days when the temperature exceeds 40 degrees and there has been no snow cover for four weeks.

— Pam Rosendal, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026
Reduce Watering Ohler suggests giving a deep watering before the ground freezes.

— Jane Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026