SET BY Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

set by

verb

Definition of set by next

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 In the treatment of children, the government operates under the guidelines set by judicial decree in 1997 often referred to as The Flores Laws. —

Alan Gionet, CBS News, 28 May 2026 But could dinner at Bellini meet the same standards set by the Cipriani heritage? —

Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 For environmentally conscious residents, competitive retail supply is often the most accessible pathway to purchasing electricity that goes beyond the minimum renewable content requirements set by municipal aggregation programs. —

Michael Rombach, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026 Sentencing guidelines set by the Council help identify what type and length of sentence should be imposed to make sure a consistent approach is taken across all courts and crimes. —

The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for set by

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The network depends on a global fleet of around 60 specialized vessels that lay and maintain the world’s cables, and fewer than 20 of these ships are dedicated solely to repair.

— Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
Within this framework, the IUM gathering represented one of Monaco’s official moments dedicated not only to celebration, but also to opening a broader reflection on some of the most sensitive and strategic topics currently shaping the future of the sector.

— Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026