SET BY Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

set by

verb

Definition of set by

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 Misiorowski threw 1,115 pitches at least 100 mph during the 2026 regular season, according to Baseball Savant, obliterating the previous high of 673 set by Jordan Hicks in 2018. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Crystal Lake Bloody well exceeds the low bar set by the movies. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 The announcement comes after a particularly big few weeks for Harris, who last month earned a Guinness World Record for the largest attendance for a DJ set by a single artist. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 She is expected to be released from custody on $20,000 bail that was set by Judge Indira Khan. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for set by

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The company will need to dedicate key resources to meet that timeline, including developing life support systems for crew.

— Andrew Jones, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026
The American Society of Civil Engineers dedicated the highway as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark at the event Wednesday morning.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of dedicate

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The power of people All of this knowledge has accumulated because people value birds and have devoted enormous time and effort to understanding them.

— Amy L. Scarpignato, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Beyond his commercial success, Appignani devoted his later years to civic engagement, philanthropy and promoting humanistic values.

— Sergio R. Bustos, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of devote

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In what was actually an uneventful game for nearly three full quarters, each squad decided to save their best theatrics until the final minutes.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The Texas Senate race is the most expensive race in the country right now, and Republicans are pouring $200 million to save the nominee there.

— Jacob Brogan, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026

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