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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Beyond concerns about Hong's old tweets, however, critics have suggested the campaign underperformed with key voting blocs and made questionable decisions, such as dedicating $150,200 to online ads without running a single TV broadcast spot.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026
Colorado has been at this since 2022, when voters passed Proposition 123, dedicating a share of state income tax revenue to affordable housing.

— Solomon Greene, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of dedicating

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Advisors can use technology to automate routine work, reinforce discipline and enhance consistency while devoting more time to relationships, decision making and portfolio construction.

— Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
As a result, many web hosting services offer the platform, with WP Engine devoting all its resources to it.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of devoting

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Parton invested time and money in causes that were important to her, including funding college tuition and saving bald eagles.

— Maggie Penman, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
Insider tip Guests can check the availability of washing machines and the public bath right from the TV in each room, saving a trip downstairs or a call to the front desk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

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