setting aside
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1
as in dedicating
to keep or intend for a special purpose
He set aside $100 a month for a down payment on a car.
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2
as in abolishing
to put an end to by formal action
The company set aside the old strict dress code and allowed employees to dress a little more casually.
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3
as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
The professional organizer helped us set aside anything we didn't need or want anymore.
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as in storing
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
She set aside her wedding dress in case her own daughter might want to wear it some day.
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disposing of
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Wait at least 20 minutes, then soak it thoroughly in water before disposing of it.
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“Setting aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20aside. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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