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
The combination of declining oil revenues and a record-high key interest rate, set by Russia’s Central Bank in an attempt to curb 10% inflation, is placing significant strain on the economy.
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Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
In addition to Osbourne and Black Sabbath, the concert, dubbed Back to the Beginning, will feature sets by Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, and many others.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
His score of 31-under 253 tied the PGA Tour aggregate record set by Justin Thomas at the 2017 Sony Open in Hawaii.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Bass did commit to powering the city with 100% climate-friendly electricity by 2035, a goal set by her predecessor, Eric Garcetti.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
In addition to Osbourne and Black Sabbath, the concert, dubbed Back to the Beginning, will feature sets by Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, and many others.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
His score of 31-under 253 tied the PGA Tour aggregate record set by Justin Thomas at the 2017 Sony Open in Hawaii.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Bass did commit to powering the city with 100% climate-friendly electricity by 2035, a goal set by her predecessor, Eric Garcetti.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set by
Verb
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That milestone was recognized at the start of this past season, with the Heat dedicating its home court to Riley.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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By cutting $260 million, ARPA-E can dedicate its resources to funding a narrower set of high-risk, high-reward programs that could make a significant contribution to America’s energy goals.—
Jack Spencer,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2025
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Some 41 years later in 2024 and have devoted herself to a successful political career, adult Marlene strives to make meaningful societal change.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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Arantxa devotes half her verse to saying her name, Dovima looks bored, Vulcano is an awkward, lumbering giant, and everyone looks like they’re dressed for a different universe.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
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To say that is an insult to the years of painful work my wife has done to save herself.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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America’s millionaires are now mostly on the coasts, in states with expensive real estate and high income jobs that generate more possibilities to save and invest.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
16 May 2025
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