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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That tells me that GoPro was able to bring it to market without devoting huge resources to development.

— Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of devoting

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As a continent keen on saving, consumer confidence remains positive despite stubbornly high inflation.

— Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
The panels store within the roof rails when driving but expand at camp to deliver up to 600 watts of charging while doubling as an awning, saving space and weight as compared to separate awning and charging systems.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

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