sets by

present tense third-person singular of set by

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Recent Examples of sets by The large crowd that turned out for RSEO flowed organically from the skate contests during the day to the sets by PUP, Hot Mulligan, Angel Du$t and Basement at night. — Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Melophiles will be treated to sets by acclaimed guitarist (and avid surfer) Peter Sprague also during opening-night festivities, and live performances by the beloved local favorite vintage rock band, the Mar Dels on Saturday. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026 The event will close out back at Podlasie Club on Saturday, June 20 for The Grapevine, including sets by Archangel (Bodyhack), Daniro and Syd Falls. — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 Alongside electronica, alt-pop, and indie rock acts, hip-hop has been part of the Gov Ball from year one—the only year the festival actually took place on Governor’s Island—which included sets by Big Boi, Mac Miller, and Das Racist. — Rob Kenner, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026 He was also beaten in straight sets by Sinner in the 2025 Australian Open final. — Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 The night will include sets by the Howling Winds and Danny Brunjes. — Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026 Guests at the event were treated to a roster of surprise live performances including sets by Travis Scott, Cardi B, SZA, Ashanti, Nelly, and Ciara. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026 The Concord’s 2026 Grammy Afterparty Featuring DJ sets by Frost Children and Deux Twins. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets by
Verb
  • Quan, 56, dedicates a chapter to attending that year’s awards ceremony (the SAG Awards have since been renamed the Actor Awards) with the cast of his 2022 hit Everything Everywhere All at Once in his new memoir Never Say Die.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Goal dedicates more than 3,000 square feet of interior and exterior space to socializing, relaxing, and entertaining, wrapped in a palette of ivory, caramel, and cream.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • After two hundred pages of diagnosing the Democrats’ problems, Jentleson devotes a single page to this solution, leaving many questions unanswered.
    — Isaac Arnsdorf, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Amenities and experiences Harmon Guest House smartly devotes most of its real estate to guest rooms, allowing for maximum comfort in a busy area.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Italy is seeking deals on submarines and aircraft, and gifting the carrier to Indonesia also saves it the cost of decommissioning the ship.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Spider-Man swings across the skyline, saves the city and disappears before anyone can ask him to explain himself.
    — Nicole DuBois, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Sets by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sets%20by. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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