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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
set up tables in the living room for the party
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2
as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
set up a scholarship fund for deserving students from the inner city
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as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
set up a post from which to hang the sign
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
set up the prefabricated shed by following the instructions
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as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
don't worry, the doctor will set you up in no time
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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the textbook's setup calls for a list of questions at the end of each chapter
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
changed the setup of the living room furniture several times before being satisfied
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Recent Examples of set up
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Photo : Andrew Pogue A covered deck is set up for outdoor dining.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
This setup will deliver severe thunderstorm threats on a near-daily basis from Thursday through Easter Sunday, particularly in states including Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Verb
More than 60 artists are setting up shop – transforming rooms into exhibition galleries – to offer their work to collectors, curators and general lookie-loos.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Photo : Andrew Pogue A covered deck is set up for outdoor dining.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
That’s not to say chemistry doesn’t matter — but in arranged setups, it’s viewed as something that can grow over time, rather than the starting point.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
This setup will deliver severe thunderstorm threats on a near-daily basis from Thursday through Easter Sunday, particularly in states including Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set up
Verb
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Scott Taylor, lead mechanical engineer for manufacturer Lockheed Martin, put the effort in perspective in a 2023 news release.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Although the premium hospitality OVG Hospitality already provides in Las Vegas, Phoenix, London and Abu Dhabi resonated with the Lightning ownership, Granger said that a desire to put a local spin on Amalie’s food and beverage offerings helped win the bid.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What things like weekly releases, time slots, and appointment television do is establish a habit.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Pentagon established several timelines for capabilities to be delivered starting with early 2026 to those delivered after 2030.—
Mike Stone and Marisa Taylor,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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When the basilica was erected, Constantinople, perched at the eastern end of the European continent and named after emperor Constantine the Great, was one of the most important capitals of Christendom.—
Danuta Hamlin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The two-story stone building, which also served as a church and school, was erected at a cost of $329.75.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Myles says this is especially important when in a hybrid or remote environment where people must intentionally make time to build authentic relationships.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The volatile security situation is now combined with the perception, if not the reality, that Iran is preparing to build nuclear weapons.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That first week after Mary’s release proved oddly healing for Karina.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even after the physical scars healed, I was left with emotional ones.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To solve the bedroom’s issues, Galey planned to drywall over the extra door, add thick, arched double wood doors with a lock for privacy and reimagine the layout to make the space feel cozier and more secure.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Learn the dining room layout and setup mistakes to avoid when hosting or entertaining.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Apr. 2025
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In just one transporting sequence that’s almost too much to take in, Coogler traces a line from the blues of the 1930s back to its origins and forward to its influences on funk and beyond.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Colossal managed to resurrect it by editing snippets of the gray wolf’s gene sequence that were most divergent between the two related species.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Open a bag or two of cat litter into an open plastic container and situate it in high-humidity spaces.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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There are 11 private campsites situated across the property in a forest or meadow.—
Jenna Blough,
Outside Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Set up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20up. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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