set down

verb

Definition of set downnext
1
as in to sit
to cause to sit down set the toddler down in her seat

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2
as in to record
to make a written note of set down the names of those in attendance

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3
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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Recent Examples of set down Your heart deserves to set down some of that baggage! — Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025 After fleeing prison, Mr. Fateh set down roots in the braided hillsides of Deh Wayran, an area that was largely free of the Taliban. — Azam Ahmed, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024 After stints in Santa Maria, Sonoma and New Zealand, Chin was ready to set down roots and be closer to his friends in the South Bay. — Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025 Related article Gaël Monfils becomes oldest ever winner of an ATP Tour title, surpassing Roger Federer Monfils watched Svitolina’s win from her players’ box as the Ukrainian 28th seed also came from a set down to win 2-6 6-4 6-0 and reach the fourth round. — Matias Grez, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for set down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set down
  1. sit
  2. record
  3. consider
  4. seat
  5. log
  6. regard
  7. put
  8. write down
Verb
  • In some temples, a monk’s duty is to sit inside one of the main halls and wait until the laity comes to receive offerings and give blessings.
    — Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Fields and Tyrod Taylor’s presence would allow someone like Dart (or any rookie quarterback) to sit and develop for a year or two.
    — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of sit
Verb
  • The Central Americans then recorded a shock win over Berhalter’s side at the Copa America last summer.
    — Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The Austin, Texas, native recorded a career-high five interceptions and 11 passes defended during his senior season which earned him Consensus First-Team All-American honors.
    — Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of record
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  • If the Dodgers are in town, consider catching a ball game.
    — Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
  • That is why seeing consensus first-round pick Omarion Hampton, widely considered the second-best running back in this year's class behind Ashton Jeanty, ranked as the seventh-best running back in the draft is a bit jarring.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of consider
Verb
  • The East Room is the largest room in the White House and can seat 120 people for dinner.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Luckily, the couple had been seated at a table right underneath one camera.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of seat
Verb
  • Playing with pain Kentucky guard Lamont Butler logged 25 minutes while dealing with a shoulder injury.
    — Rich Rovito, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
  • That event presented an opportunity that was too good to pass up: the chance to explore the seafloor below the iceberg’s original location—like overturning a rock or log in the woods to see what creatures lie hidden underneath.
    — Ashley Balzer Vigil, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of log
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  • The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 10:50 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 12:09 p.m.
    — Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025
  • No details regarding the illness have been revealed.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of regard
Verb
  • The person singing that song, as Marco put it the other day, is the song itself.
    — Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Some of those judges have ordered the Trump administration to put its plans on hold while legal proceedings move forward, sparking condemnations from the president's allies and threats of impeachment.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of put
Verb
  • Stacey was admittedly worried earlier in the day after learning Florian had chosen not to write down his vows.
    — Abigail Adams, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Early librarian Julia McGarvey wrote down some of her experiences in those first few years of the OB Library’s operation.
    — Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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