set by

verb

set by; setting by; sets by

transitive verb

: to set apart for future use

Synonyms of set by

• dedicate
• devote
• set apart
• save
• give up (to)
• set aside

Examples of set by in a Sentence

I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money.

Recent Examples on the Web

This time, the Indiana Fever star became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 1,000+ points, 250+ rebounds and 250+ assists — reaching the mark in just 54 career games and surpassing the previous record of 62 games set by Diana Taurasi. —Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026

Flick’s team are now on course to match the most points ever in a La Liga season, set by Jose Mourinho’s 2011-12 Real Madrid side and equalled the following season by Tito Vilanova’s Barca, with Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique and company. —Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 May 2026

Sunny Hills opened the final set by taking a 6-0 lead, but Soliguen refused to breathe a sigh of relief. —David Delgado, Oc Register, 10 May 2026

The district would then have to meet over 150 standards set by FCMAT that range from financial management, student achievement and governance before the school board gradually regains its autonomy. —Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1601, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for set by

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny