How to Use setup in a Sentence

setup

1 of 2 noun
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  • Setup of the new software is a breeze.
  • It took me a while to learn the setup of the office's filing system.
  • The software makes it easy to create custom setups.
  • We had a great setup. On my days off, my wife would work from home while I took care of the kids.
  • The setup process is easy: First, the headset tracks the eyes, scan hands and maps the room.
    — Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Here's a look at the states that don't have income tax as well as the pros and cons to this tax setup.
    — Becca Stanek, The Week, 14 Apr. 2023
  • She is played by Nicole Kidman), the whole setup smacks of too much, too soon.
    — Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2023
  • There are running jokes that run and run and run and could have paid off as well at half the setup.
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2023
  • So, Mingo, last year’s No. 39 pick, has a bit of a murky setup.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024
  • No matter your kitchen setup, a good set of knives is key to easy prep work.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 15 July 2024
  • The only charge is $4.99 up front, and the setup process is fast and minimal.
    — Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Just buy another unit, and add it to the mesh; the Deco app makes for easy setup.
    — PCMAG, 1 Apr. 2024
  • In the Chinese speaking world, this kind of setup is not as common as maybe in the west.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 27 June 2024
  • Looking to add a touch of the Big Apple to your audio setup?
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2023
  • That whole setup and their attitudes are right out of one of those movies.
    — Vulture, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Plenty of videos online can help walk you through the setup.
    — Jim Rossman, Dallas News, 23 Apr. 2023
  • The setup is simple, but the instructions aren’t very clear.
    — Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The low satire, mostly in the setup, is the more successful tactic.
    — Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Ready to finally rid your TV setup of any and all cords?
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2023
  • There are three setups to that scene, and easily 15 takes for each.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024
  • Even the staircases can be placed in a few different spots to change the setup.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Le Chet called it a setup and said Bane had acted in self-defense.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Princess Madeleine also made a cameo, helping the kids with the setup, before staff came by to light up the dozens of candles on the cake.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Available wheel sizes range from 18 inches to the 21-inch setup fitted to our test car.
    — Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 26 July 2023
  • The setup process is easy—just charge the LED light, fill the tray with gel, then pop it in your mouth—and the tray itself is soft and flexible.
    — Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2023
  • The San Diego Wave will be attending with a mini-pitch setup to play in.
    — Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2023
  • The setup of the state tournament is different from the rest of the postseason.
    — Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas News, 4 June 2023
  • Uehara’s setup man, Junichi Tazawa, made the trip from Japan for the event.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Apr. 2023
  • Poolside Cabanas For an stress-free, private and full-service pool setup, five poolside cabanas are available alongside the 5,000 square foot Resort pool and splash pad.
    — Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • For every island with a creative setup, Brothership adds one with simple jumping challenges or a series of gaps to spin across.
    — Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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set up

2 of 2 verb
  • The play was set up by an 85-yard catch and run by Cyrus Allen.
    — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Oct. 2023
  • After the sale, GAC will be the sole owner of the unit, which was set up in 2012.
    — Michelle Toh, CNN, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The idea, Raphael told me, was that the sherbet cleansed your palate and set up your mouth for the steak.
    — Joyce Wadler, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2022
  • Opt for the latter and get dad set up with these leather gems.
    — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 3 Dec. 2022
  • Yen’s Caine, from the beginning of the film, is set up as a kind of hero.
    — Men's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Was the idea to set up short-term and long-term conflicts that run side by side?
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The two guests did their homework ahead of the trip, trying to set up some ideas that would fit the bill.
    — Tom Roland, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Light and strong, the chair is easy to set up, sturdy, and supportive.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2023
  • All of this sets up how FOX Sports will approach the series.
    — Maury Brown, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The first touchdown was set up by a Re-al Mitchell lost fumble.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Also completely worth it to set up some of the wildest fight scenes in the third act.
    — Maren Estrada, BGR, 25 Dec. 2022
  • From there, some animals were set up on farms to be raised for leather.
    — Freda Kreier, New York Times, 24 Oct. 2023
  • The play was set up when Uiagalelei ran to his right, then threw across the field to Gray, who caught the ball as a lateral.
    — Ndaschel, oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2023
  • Free to attend and sell; just bring a blanket, rug or table to set up on.
    — Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Build a small group and set up a project plan and set expectations.
    — Billee Howard, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024
  • Reid had just been fired when Hunt, who had just fired Romeo Crennel, picked up the phone and set up a meeting.
    — Dave Skretta, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2023
  • By the end of what’s set up to be the first of multiple seasons, there’s not much to chew on, and only a bit more to feel.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 July 2024
  • The Army and Navy have both set up programs to help recruits who score below 30 on the test move into a job.
    — Brie Stimson, Fox News, 29 July 2023
  • Camera crews set up tents and live shots overlooking the school.
    — Tomas Navia, ABC News, 24 May 2024
  • Research how much the trip would cost, then set up a monthly savings plan.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
  • This Lazy Susan Turntable sets up in just two minutes and keeps soups and gravy safe with its smooth-rolling wheels.
    — Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
  • With the way he is being utilized, he is set up to not be productive.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2023
  • Cogliano set up Colorado’s first goal of the game, which came 68 seconds after the Stars grabbed an early 1-0 lead.
    — Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Bowhunters should set up close, and not be too worried about being hidden—again, so long as the wind is right.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Go big or go home with this Samsung TV that any movie lover or sports fan will be thrilled to unwrap and set up.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The installers were set up with the Ukrainian language pack and were free to download.
    — Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Put fans in the child’s room or set up a cool mist humidifier to help their lungs.
    — Tom Murphy, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Police set up roadblocks and searched cars and SWAT teams went through more than 100 houses.
    — oregonlive, 18 July 2023
  • Davis, Johnston’s former college teammate at Texas Christian who was out with a hamstring injury, sparked the special teams with a 53-yard punt return that set up the Chargers’ first touchdown drive.
    — Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The finale also sets up this idea that Dennison could become Prime Minister, if Trowbridge really does resign.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024

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