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

Dykes is expected to compete for the Big 12 title, and a playoff spot, aspirations set by both he and athletic director Mike Buddie; those put TCU in the Top 25, in good time slots, and in the national conversation. — Mac Engel october 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Misiorowski threw 1,115 pitches at least 100 mph during the 2026 regular season, according to Baseball Savant, obliterating the previous high of 673 set by Jordan Hicks in 2018. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Amusement parks worldwide generally adhere to what are known as ASTM standards set by industry experts, which cover everything from ride design and construction to how much acceleration and force each rider is allowed to experience. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Crystal Lake Bloody well exceeds the low bar set by the movies. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 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