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set

Definition for set

adjective as in firm, hardened; inflexible

noun as in physical bearing

noun as in stage setting

Strongest matches

scene, setting

Strong matches

flats, scenery

noun as in group, assortment

verb as in position, place

verb as in harden

verb as in decline

Strongest match

drop

Strong matches

descend, dip, disappear, sink, subside, vanish

Weak match

go down

verb as in start, incite

Strongest matches

begin, initiate, raise

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When he’s set up and robbed in his car, he winds up running over one of the thieves — twice.

For decades, the CDC has been the nation’s trusted authority on vaccines — setting childhood immunization schedules, guiding which shots adults should receive and shaping state health policies across the country.

The Home Office is set to appeal against the decision and is reviewing the Modern Slavery Act to ensure it is not being misused.

From BBC

Heavy rain is set to drench much of the UK over the next few days with the possibility for flooding and travel delays in the hardest-hit locations.

From BBC

Detectives working on Operation Portaledge, which was set up in response to the gang violence, have so far made 57 arrests.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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