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

The change limits how much federal financial aid students in those programs can qualify for under new borrowing limits set by the big tax and spending cuts bill passed by Congress in 2025. —Kaelyn Lara, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026

By taking this tack, the lawyers pursued a case alleging defective design that was able to get around the high bar set by Section 230. —Bobby Allyn, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026

The takeover will continue until the district meets criteria set by the Texas Education Agency, which include exceeding the state and/or regional average for meeting-grade-level proficiency in reading and math, and ensuring the district has no schools unacceptable ratings for multiple years. —Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026

On Tuesday, Missouri transfer Damon Wilson joined returnees Armondo Blount and Marquise Lightfoot as the main edge rushers looking to continue the legacy set by Bain and Mesidor. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 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