SET BY Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

set by

verb

Definition of set by

as in to dedicate

to keep or intend for a special purpose I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money

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Recent Examples of set by Adverse possession generally requires someone to occupy property openly for a period set by state law while meeting other specific requirements. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The event program will be hosted by Good Day LA anchor Brooke Thomas and features a DJ set by Katie Otro. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 It’s set by the best experience someone had that week, period. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 That does not include tax rates that will be set by other entities, such as the county and school districts. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for set by

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Her book won both a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award, and Monticello dedicated an exhibition to Sally Hemings, declaring the matter settled.

— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
But what the young scholar doesn’t say is that his heart has already dedicated itself, and not to the academy.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of dedicate

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Instead of promoting the new album, George mostly ignored his own catalog, devoting two-thirds of the set to oldies by his heroes, including David Bowie, Chaka Khan, Culture Club, and Elton John.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Time magazine devoted its annual 1975 Man of the Year issue to Women of the Year.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of devote

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Trump already faces opposition to the Iran war among many in his own Republican Party, but trying to find a face-saving way to end it quickly could anger allies, too.

— Robin Wright, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026
Many outsiders are looking to Herbert to save the franchise from an abysmal season not many projected.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

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