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 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 Nine of the top ten sets by brick count have been released in the last five years, and two of those are still to arrive, namely the LEGO Pokémon Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise, and a yet-to-be announced Lord of the Rings build (my money’s on Minas Tirith). — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 The Concord’s 2026 Grammy Afterparty Featuring DJ sets by Frost Children and Deux Twins. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets by
  1. dedicates
  2. devotes
  3. saves
Verb
  • 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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  • Advertisement Kim gladly devotes himself to a quiet life as a father and office worker, and the SMD leaves him alone.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026
  • The New Evidence also devotes time to the defense theory that Laci encountered the burglars who robbed the home of across-the-street neighbors Rudy and Susan Medina.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026
Definition of devotes
Verb
  • Its automatic two-sided printing saves paper on long study guides, while intelligent self-healing Wi-Fi ensures your printer stays connected across all your laptops and mobile devices.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
  • What saves the federal government money can create new costs for retailers and different outcomes for consumers.
    — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of saves

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“Sets by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sets%20by. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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