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
Curb’s team brought Susie’s rants, Jeff’s lies, Cheryl’s suffering and Leon’s bad advice to life, scene by scene, set by set, edit by edit.
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Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Raleigh is now just two homers from the AL single-season record of 62 home runs, set by Yankees slugger Aaron Judge in 2022.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
The device works by sending gentle alerts -- whistles and vibrations -- when dogs approach boundaries set by their owners.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Scientists have searched for decades for a drug that can meaningfully reduce autism symptoms, but few have met the rigorous threshold for safety and effectiveness that’s typically set by the FDA.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2025
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Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Raleigh is now just two homers from the AL single-season record of 62 home runs, set by Yankees slugger Aaron Judge in 2022.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
The device works by sending gentle alerts -- whistles and vibrations -- when dogs approach boundaries set by their owners.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
Scientists have searched for decades for a drug that can meaningfully reduce autism symptoms, but few have met the rigorous threshold for safety and effectiveness that’s typically set by the FDA.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set by
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Among her more significant findings were the discovery in 2006 of foundation plates dedicating the temple to Isis, along with royal artifacts and many coins bearing Cleopatra's likeness.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
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The $25 million project, named Union at Rose Park, will dedicate most of its units to low-income renters.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Brummage even changed her school schedule to devote more time to it and says she cold emails about 100 people a day when she’s not actively pinned down with projects.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
23 Sep. 2025
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Based on public feedback, TARC's new network will devote roughly 70% of resources to routes with frequent, reliable service in areas with potential for high ridership, with the remaining 30% directed toward routes that cover a larger geographic area with lower frequency and ridership.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Oscar winner, who plays a bus driver who tries to save 22 school children alongside a teacher named Mary (America Ferrera), ultimately agreed to put Levi on tape.—
Andrea Mandell,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Dual enrollment allows students to earn college credits while in high school, potentially saving money and time.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Set by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20by. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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