SETTING BY Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

setting by

verb

present participle of set by

as in dedicating

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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The Declaration of Independence, often perceived as a tax revolt, explicitly mentions taxes only once among its 27 grievances, dedicating just eight words to the issue.

— Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
So dedicating the space entirely to TV-watching is doing it a disservice, says Lindsey Walsh of Lindsey Walsh Interiors.

— Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026

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The state’s border protection stations, dog teams and high risk pest exclusion programs show long-term success, preventing invasive insects from entering and establishing in California, while saving the state hundreds of millions of dollars.

— Lizzie Kane July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Many credit Latvala for saving the Republicans from oblivion by providing party leaders the data tools, expertise and technology needed to overthrow Democrats and launch a reign of dominance that continues today.

— Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

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