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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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Recent Examples of set down
After the coffin has been set down in the square, a book of the Gospels will be placed on top of it.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
People dressed in black silently walked back and forth to set down each coffin, some carrying them in pairs.
—Orion Rummler, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
Alshon, who many pundits now consider to be the 2nd best all around player in the game, set down John’s vanquisher Ford in the quarters, then worked past No. 6 Vich (a rematch of last week’s final) to earn the Sunday singles final spot.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Now, Apple has brought this training data set down to just 10 phrases whilst also providing a more authentic match to the original voice.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
People dressed in black silently walked back and forth to set down each coffin, some carrying them in pairs.
—Orion Rummler, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
Alshon, who many pundits now consider to be the 2nd best all around player in the game, set down John’s vanquisher Ford in the quarters, then worked past No. 6 Vich (a rematch of last week’s final) to earn the Sunday singles final spot.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Now, Apple has brought this training data set down to just 10 phrases whilst also providing a more authentic match to the original voice.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set down
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Susana Rosario, 61, sits on a bench there every day.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Once owned by Mickey Drexler, the 26-acre horse farm sits on a sandy road a stone’s throw from Peter Beard’s house and the Roosevelt estate.—
Alessandra Schade,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Wacha recorded 55 swings and 11 whiffs in his outing.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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With two men on, Scott recorded one out in the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 8-5 win over the Yankees on Friday.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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The practices once reserved for the Baloch, considered lesser citizens, are now expanding to other parts of Pakistan.—
Mahrang Baloch,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Audiences will witness the events that fractured the bond between Gojo, often considered the most powerful sorcerer in the series, and Geto, who would later become a formidable antagonist.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Years later, in 2011, LuPone and Close were seated next to each at the Kennedy Center.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
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Jenner and Chalamet were seated next to Miles Teller and Keleigh Teller.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Saint Laurent logged the shortest tenure, only two years, and Bohan the longest, spanning three decades.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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On the other end of the strikeout spectrum are Hall of Fame pitchers from more than 100 years ago who logged vast numbers of innings while striking out far fewer batters per inning.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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The 58-year-old Bergman is a company man, having joined back in 1996, and is regarded as sharp and skilled at overseeing a portfolio that includes Marvel, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation and Lucasfilm.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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Humectants are generally regarded as safe, and many of them occur naturally in the body.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Create a family communication plan: NOAA said to take the time now to write down your hurricane plan, and share it with your family.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The Fallacy Of 'Secure Enough' Most executives rely on protocol and policy, assuming that what’s written down will be followed under pressure.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Set down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20down. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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