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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But after winning back-to-back Class 4A state titles, the Wildcats learned their academic record sets them apart too. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Because solar generation naturally drops when clouds pass or when the sun sets, engineers pair photovoltaic panels with utility-scale battery storage systems. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 This sets Owens on a collision course with CM Punk for the WWE Championship, while Zayn's hopes for a quick return to the title picture were dashed. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 To qualify, the law sets as a prerequisite that companies must be eligible for incentives under federal CHIPS and Science Act, a massive funding package designed to spur domestic chip production. — Mark Dee august 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026 Color sets both the mood and the message in your home; sometimes, the wrong shade can make a bad impression. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 The country sets annual quotas for the fin whales and minke whales fishermen are allowed to hunt in its waters. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026 For Round 2, Sam brings in artists Kiana, Lisa, and Caldwell, and sets them up with easels. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026 The plan sets the top-level goals for the Chinese Communist Party related to the economy, the environment, national security and public health. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

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For resort guests, the challenging 7th hole can be played from more manageable yardages using one of four sets of tees. — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Aside from the Dual Guitar Set, her other sets include Vinyl Room Decor Set, Concert Moon Set, Flower Bouquet Set and Secret Storage Set. — Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 Night after night, Swift would perform for more than three hours, running back her career one era at a time, each one its own world with distinctive sets, costumes, and colors. — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026 The Australian limped into his news conference with a wry smile on his face after getting past Tsitsipas in three sets. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 According to California State Parks, swell conditions generated 4- to 6-foot waves, with sets occasionally reaching 10 feet. — Sophia Leone, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 But much larger sets will occur on a periodic basis, creating life-threatening rip currents, the weather service says. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026 The band played for 29 songs and about two hours total, with a 20-minute intermission in between sets. — Jake Harris july 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026 For lounging at home, the best sets should seamlessly transition from relaxing on the sofa to cozy nights in bed. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets

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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
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.

— Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026

Definition of spawns

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Bi chooses Jude as his rival; Jude chooses the arctic wolf as their muse.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
Graham is the unabashed matriarch of the flock, who every year chooses the destination, books the hut, plans the menu, does meal prep, and designs the commemorative T-shirts.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026

Definition of chooses

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Decisions slow down, silos develop, and conflict increases because people aren’t operating from the same definition of what the organization values.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Prince William keeps a less strict schedule, but also values the time to recharge away from the spotlight.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of values

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In the living room, Arne Jacobsen’s sculptural Egg chair sits alongside a deep-green sofa by George Smith—a holdover from Hulka’s first concept for the room, and now in conversation with the willows outside.

— Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
At the opposite end of the upper ground level sits a hunter-green kitchen with herringbone wood floors.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of sits

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In mid-July, the president’s son and influential adviser, Youssef Pezeshkian, posted a series of messages about the need to balance realistic military aims with a weak economy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
The school is in the due diligence period and aims to close on the property soon ahead of renovation work to turn office space back into classrooms for the 2027-28 school year.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of aims

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Jean overpowers their restraints and creates a gigantic psychic bubble that freezes in place nearly everyone in New York City.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
By land, the trip is possible for only a few weeks each winter, when the swampy tundra freezes hard enough to construct a temporary road.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026