set by

verb

set by; setting by; sets by
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transitive verb

: to set apart for future use

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Examples of set by in a Sentence

I have set by the earnings from my weekend job to use as vacation money.
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Jesel attributed the brand’s success, as well, to visionary creativity, both in beauty and fashion, plus a belief in extraordinary quality set by Tom Ford himself. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 The 52 rooms’ appealingly plush and contemporary mood is set by chrome-and-oak furniture, plum and pearl-gray velvets, and marble bathrooms with Japanese-style sliding doors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Nearly 70,000 new cases were reported in 2023, which was double the annual target set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026 That official spoke anonymously as a condition set by the White House. — Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for set by

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1601, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of set by was circa 1601

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“Set by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20by. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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