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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Recent Examples of setting by What example would the FIGC be setting by hiring a new coach who is a global ambassador for a legal betting site, but a betting site all the same? — James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026

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Instead, graduates can gradually shift their focus by dedicating some time to their original career path and some time to exploring other opportunities.

— Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Podcast audiences are exceptionally engaged, dedicating about seven hours weekly, and exhibit high trust in hosts—far surpassing other influencers.

— Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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Meanwhile, police departments struggling with staffing shortages and budget cuts have stopped devoting resources to sweeping users and dealers off the streets or out of parks and playgrounds.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Commentary on balancing internal compute allocations with devoting resources to rent externally will also be notable, given Microsoft continues to invest in Copilot and its first-party AI models.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 July 2026

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View gallery - 12 images Rather than attempting to squeeze in multiple bedrooms or tons of storage, the Luna Nook keeps things simple with a space-saving design to make its modest footprint feel pleasant to spend time in.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
Build in a genuine controls assessment on a regular cycle, and keep frequent, informal touchpoints with your external auditor rather than saving every question for the end of the year.

— Marc Blythe, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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