set by

verb

set by; setting by; sets by

transitive verb

: to set apart for future use

Examples of set by in a Sentence

I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money.
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The Nürburgring record for American cars was last well and truly set by Chevrolet’s Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X. Who did Chevy snatch the record from? New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025 His 21st steal broke the franchise record, set by the late Julio Lugo in ‘07, earlier this month. Facts and figures The Red Sox are 73-60, including 5-1 on this eight-game road trip to New York and Baltimore. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Aug. 2025 Read your policy closely to make sure your insurer is following its own rules, as well as regulations set by the state and federal government. Lauren Sausser, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2025 The two will set by 8:57 p.m. and 8:55 p.m., respectively. Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for set by

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1601, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of set by was circa 1601

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“Set by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20by. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.

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