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 Reese surpassed the single-game record of 24 rebounds set by Hall of Famer Chamique Holdsclaw in 2003. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Her 26 rebounds broke the previous single-game record of 24 set by Chamique Holdsclaw in 2003. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The Mariners' team record for homers in a two-game span is five, set by Edgar Martinez on May 17-18, 1999. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 No one filed an official complaint requesting a recount or questioning the election within the time period set by California law, the attorney general’s brief said. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for set by

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Parton’s star was dedicated in June 1984 in the same dedication ceremony as Sylvester Stallone’s and is located on 6712 Hollywood Blvd.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
Although not quite as polished on the racial politics front, Lanterns’s third episode is no less intriguing, as an hour of television dedicated not only to answering pressing questions but fleshing out its lead character in disturbing ways.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of dedicate

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In the later years of her life, Eastman settled in Montana and devoted herself to animal advocacy.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
In order to keep playing shows these past few years, Frampton has devoted himself to an intensive workout regime that minimizes the impact of IBM.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

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As impressive as many space-saving tiny houses are, not everyone is cut out for climbing into small lofts using movable ladders, or sleeping on a sofa bed every night.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Goldman found Koreans in their sixties save more than any other age group, retaining 37% of their income.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

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