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as in dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose
He set aside $100 a month for a down payment on a car.
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as in abolish
to put an end to by formal action
The company set aside the old strict dress code and allowed employees to dress a little more casually.
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as in dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
The professional organizer helped us set aside anything we didn't need or want anymore.
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as in store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
She set aside her wedding dress in case her own daughter might want to wear it some day.
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Recent Examples of set-aside
Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Loeffler said the firms collectively received nearly $1.3 billion in 8(a) set-aside and sole-source federal contracts from fiscal 2021 through 2024, with nearly $1 billion awarded through sole-source contracts.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Wu has a budget of $4.8 billion, surely there’s a set-aside for snow clearance.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The credit rating agency believes Brightline will be able to cover an interest payment due in July only by exhausting the money set-aside to make those payments, unless business and train fares pick up more than expected before then.
—Tom Hudson, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Designed to help eligible firms overcome early barriers to government procurement, the program provides access to set-aside and sole-source contracts alongside business development support, with the goal of helping companies build capacity and eventually compete without preference.
—Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The city could then use subcontracting goals or set-asides for certain small contracts to target businesses within those tiers, according to Bawa.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
Hundreds of millions of acres of land in the United States have been taken off the table for housing through land set-asides, Kafkaesque permitting regimes, and the constant threat of litigation.
—James Burling, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
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Should the sales process spill into next year, however, Zaslav’s tax liability picture would improve and the $335 million set-aside would not be needed, according to documents.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Loeffler said the firms collectively received nearly $1.3 billion in 8(a) set-aside and sole-source federal contracts from fiscal 2021 through 2024, with nearly $1 billion awarded through sole-source contracts.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Wu has a budget of $4.8 billion, surely there’s a set-aside for snow clearance.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The credit rating agency believes Brightline will be able to cover an interest payment due in July only by exhausting the money set-aside to make those payments, unless business and train fares pick up more than expected before then.
—Tom Hudson, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Designed to help eligible firms overcome early barriers to government procurement, the program provides access to set-aside and sole-source contracts alongside business development support, with the goal of helping companies build capacity and eventually compete without preference.
—Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The city could then use subcontracting goals or set-asides for certain small contracts to target businesses within those tiers, according to Bawa.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
Hundreds of millions of acres of land in the United States have been taken off the table for housing through land set-asides, Kafkaesque permitting regimes, and the constant threat of litigation.
—James Burling, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set-aside
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The following interview, conducted in Spanish with assistance from his son and Carnitas Uruapan second-generation owner Marcos Carbajal, has been edited for clarity and length.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The company has declined comment on the liquidation and federal assistance reports.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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Among his notable achievements on Capitol Hill, Scott secured $80 million for historically Black land-grant schools as part of the 2018 Farm Bill.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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This partnership model includes commissions for the university on new referrals and consulting projects, while both organizations plan to pursue joint grants and sponsored research to drive future manufacturing innovation.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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However, management suggested no change to their capital allocation strategy, maintained FY26 outlook, and provided worse-than expected 2Q26 guidance.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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Weimer plays a key role in shaping Germany’s cultural policy and oversees the allocation of millions of euros in federal cultural funding to grants, awards, and projects.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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And then the Chinese government used the conversion to pure EVs to end subsidies, to change the level playing field, to tilt it in the local OEMs’ favor.—
Jamie Lincoln Kitman,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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Stadiums are notorious for their lack of multiplier impact, which is one reason these days why sports team owners, such as the McCaskey family that controls the Bears, have such a hard time hoodwinking governments into giving them direct subsidies to build their stadiums.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The victim was transported the South Shore Hospital after receiving aid on the scene.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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And by the way, there’s a humanitarian component here as well in terms of fertilizer, food, and other aid agencies that need that open for the ongoing crises in Africa.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Instead of paying people directly, the federal government sent money to the states as block grants.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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If the Danish block grant diminishes, Greenlanders may need to regard the American offer as the sole viable economic safety net.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Fees Gainbridge annuities don't have upfront sales charges or administrative fees.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
11 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers opted to advance the policy bill and the appropriations bill that allocates the $5 million in existing funding from other accounts to the governor’s desk, acknowledging that school districts have an obligation to educate all students.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2026
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Within a day in February, for example, the Legislature passed out a $90 million appropriation to counter the federal government’s block on Medicaid dollars going to Planned Parenthood clinics.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Set-aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set-aside. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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