SETS BY Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

sets by

verb

present tense third-person singular of set by

as in dedicates

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 sets by The large crowd that turned out for RSEO flowed organically from the skate contests during the day to the sets by PUP, Hot Mulligan, Angel Du$t and Basement at night. — Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Melophiles will be treated to sets by acclaimed guitarist (and avid surfer) Peter Sprague also during opening-night festivities, and live performances by the beloved local favorite vintage rock band, the Mar Dels on Saturday. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026 The event will close out back at Podlasie Club on Saturday, June 20 for The Grapevine, including sets by Archangel (Bodyhack), Daniro and Syd Falls. — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 Alongside electronica, alt-pop, and indie rock acts, hip-hop has been part of the Gov Ball from year one—the only year the festival actually took place on Governor’s Island—which included sets by Big Boi, Mac Miller, and Das Racist. — Rob Kenner, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026 He was also beaten in straight sets by Sinner in the 2025 Australian Open final. — Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 The night will include sets by the Howling Winds and Danny Brunjes. — Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026 Guests at the event were treated to a roster of surprise live performances including sets by Travis Scott, Cardi B, SZA, Ashanti, Nelly, and Ciara. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026 The Concord’s 2026 Grammy Afterparty Featuring DJ sets by Frost Children and Deux Twins. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026

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The Act 152 program was established in 2021 and dedicates $15 from each county deed transfer to a demolition fund that targets blight throughout Allegheny County.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Manduka yoga mat pros Manduka dedicates itself to helping the environment in any way possible.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of dedicates

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As Washington devotes more of the budget to servicing debt, Congress leaves less money for education, infrastructure, medical research, national defense and future economic emergencies.

— Carolyn Bourdeaux, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Bertolli, once a chef at a number of legendary San Francisco Bay Area restaurants before debuting his salumi company, Fra’ Mani, devotes 14 pages to his fondness for true balsamic vinegar and 12 ways to think about cooking with tomatoes.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026

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The system saves checkpoints during training so developers can compare different versions instead of automatically selecting the final model.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
That gives students a better understanding of how a shop works in practice and also saves the school district thousands of dollars.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

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