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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Now in its fifth year, the Albies is the Clooney Foundation’s annual ceremony, which shines an international spotlight on courageous individuals who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of justice, often at great personal risk.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Fittingly, Hook dedicated the 1980 classic to Reeves late in the 26-song set, which ran through Joy Division and New Order material along with a couple of tracks from Monaco, Hook’s mid-1990s project.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 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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