1
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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
But some businesses have yet to set up systems for recording and paying tariffs.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
French academies are often smaller than programs in Madrid or Barcelona (which has a similar setup and funding model to Real Madrid).
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Feel free to set up a drink space with all the accouterments, from glassware to drink options to even a cooler, that guests can help themselves to.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
But some businesses have yet to set up systems for recording and paying tariffs.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
Some self-custody services, like Casa, offer multi-signature setups that reduce the risks of single-point failure.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
French academies are often smaller than programs in Madrid or Barcelona (which has a similar setup and funding model to Real Madrid).
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set up
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The unemployment rate also ticked up to 4.1% as the Trump administration continued its large-scale slashing of government jobs and back and forth over its trade policy, both of which unsettled businesses and households — putting pressure on the economy.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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Watson, whose massive frame is famous in Gainesville, put himself on the national stage after a 36-rep bench press that would’ve marked the best figure at the combine by three reps.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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Regional hubs have been established in North America, China, France, Sweden, and Spain to cover the specific requirements and automotive regulations of the respective countries.—
Jeanette Rohr,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Metcalf's family has also established a fundraiser for their expenses, which has raised nearly $250,000 on GoFundMe since April 2.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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With many left homeless by the quake, and many others staying away from their homes because of fears that ongoing aftershocks will bring them down, workers in Naypyitaw labored in the 40 C (104 F) heat to busily erect big tents in open fields to provide some shelter.—
DAVID RISING,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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With many left homeless by the quake, and many others staying away from their homes because of fears that ongoing aftershocks will bring them down, workers in Naypyidaw labored in the 104 F heat to busily erect big tents in open fields to provide some shelter.—
David Rising,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Amid growing economic anxieties at home and abroad, Trump this week downplayed the scale of the tariff rates in store for other nations ‒ a noticeable change in his tone after building the tariffs up for weeks.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Hoka Women’s Anacapa Breeze Low Hiking Shoes $155 $116 at REI Light, airy, and engineered for warm weather hikes, the Hoka Anacapa Low GTX Shoes are built to keep you cool and comfortable.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
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The day kicked off with a sound healing meditation, followed by songwriting sessions with Isadora Figueroa, Shirel, RPLK, Aris, Nicole Horbath, MJ Nebreda, Nancy Sánchez, Renee, Ella Bric, Maia and Drea.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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He is met by Automatons, who place him in a healing chamber.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Some games won't be compatible, but that will likely be a short list dependent upon the original Joy-Cons' layout and features.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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The food, the layout and the rise of women’s sports means Tom’s draws about half women these days, better than a typical watering hole.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The extra time allowed John Wick guru Chad Stahelski to assist with upping the action working in tandem with helmer Wiseman on new sequences.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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Finally, creating sets of behavior sequences will help your customers accomplish what is important to them, resulting in your end objective.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Under Grassley’s bill, judicial rulings would be limited to the parties involved, meaning any judge’s order would not apply to others who may be similarly situated but did not file litigation.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
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Explore Gulf Shores Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina Our senior homes editor Betsy Cribb Watson is partial to the charms of Sullivan’s Island, a tiny beach town situated on 2.5 miles of the Atlantic coast that’s located just 20 minutes from her hometown of Charleston.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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