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as in to record
to make a written note of
set down the names of those in attendance
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as in to consider
to think of in a particular way
early in the campaign, voters set the senator down as an opportunist, and the perception stuck
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Given the on-time launch and assuming no major problems, the Athena lander is expected to descend to touchdown on a flat mesa-like structure known as Mons Mouton on March 6, setting down just 100 miles from the Moon's south pole—closer than any other spacecraft has attempted.
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Arenado fanned again in the seventh, set down on four pitches by career minor-leaguer Brent Headrick, who has pitched in only one MLB game since 2023 and only 15 total ever.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Intuitive Machines' lander Odysseus became the first nongovernmental spacecraft to set down on the Moon in February 2024.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
His first three months as USC’s men’s basketball coach were a full-on sprint, with a new staff to hire, a roster to rebuild and a hoops program to reinvigorate — not to mention roots to set down in the South Bay.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Arenado fanned again in the seventh, set down on four pitches by career minor-leaguer Brent Headrick, who has pitched in only one MLB game since 2023 and only 15 total ever.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Intuitive Machines' lander Odysseus became the first nongovernmental spacecraft to set down on the Moon in February 2024.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
His first three months as USC’s men’s basketball coach were a full-on sprint, with a new staff to hire, a roster to rebuild and a hoops program to reinvigorate — not to mention roots to set down in the South Bay.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set down
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The singer was sitting behind President Trump, Elon Musk and Kid Rock.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Pena, sitting at No. 3 in the women’s bantamweight rankings, earned a shot at Amanda Nunes and her bantamweight title in December 2021.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Indian hair oiling has become big business Hair oiling is an Indian tradition recorded in ancient Sanskrit medicinal texts like Charaka Samhita, and passed on through the centuries.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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That is the lowest level recorded since NBC News began asking the question in 1990.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The dispute ended up before the Supreme Court, and Chief Justice John Roberts put that deadline on hold to allow the high court more time to consider the matter.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Legal representatives for Nelly urged the judge presiding over the case to consider delaying the dismissal and holding St. Lunatics accountable for the legal charges incurred.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Bradshaw was seated near the front of the plane, according to reports.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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For an alfresco dining setup, snag nine-piece sets that seat up to eight people or bistro chairs and tables for two while pieces are on sale.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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That set topped out at just 135 weeks on the Billboard 200 — not even half the time logged by its more successful counterpart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the biggest spring mover might have been a senior who played in all 16 games last season and logged nearly 400 snaps.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Receiving regular playing time is a factor regarding whether Acuña sticks in the majors.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The warning was issued Thursday at 4:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:22 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Quality control is highly inconsistent, and customer service can be…frustrating, to put it nicely.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the act of putting a mask on in and of itself feels like peak self-care.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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The last step is to write down annual family goals that reflect your family motto and values.—
Ken Polk,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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By Emma Specter Beauty The 7 Best Foods High in Vitamin D, According to the Pros By Audrey Noble Carve out some time to write down your answers, or just speak them aloud, Di Bartolomeo suggests.—
Seraphina Seow,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Set down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20down. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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