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verb

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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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setup

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noun

ˈset-ˌəp How to pronounce setup (audio)
1
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
Verb
The city of Fort Worth and the university set up the Neighbor-To-Neighbor program in 2015 to bring the university, city officials and neighbors together to talk about problems and come up with solutions related to noise, traffic and trash left behind by student parties. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2025 This was set up on this week's Raw when JD McDonaugh went to Raw GM Adam Pearce to get the match. — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
The setup doesn’t take up the entire street, but there’s enough foot traffic to warrant blocking off the street for the duration of the tournament. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025 Particularly in China, where more is always more, the single-camera setup will be seen as a huge disadvantage. — Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for set up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set up
  1. put
  2. establish
  3. erect
  4. build
  5. heal
  6. layout
  7. sequence
  8. situate
Verb
  • Yemeni coffeehouses put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the space.
    — Hira Qureshi, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The person singing that song, as Marco put it the other day, is the song itself.
    — Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of put
Verb
  • After establishing himself as a writer, Feinstein became a recognizable TV and radio personality, sharing his sports analysis over many decades on ESPN, NPR, Golf Channel and SiriusXM.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Recognizing the need for specialized services, Wells established a bureau dedicated to assisting women in need, as well as a missing persons department for women and children.
    — Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of establish
Verb
  • Electricians are flocking to areas where the facilities are being erected.
    — Cade Metz, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Courtesy of the Equal Justice Initiative EJI plans to erect a new park and exhibit that will honor the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March.
    — Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of erect
Verb
  • Heck, there would have been no economic basis to build anything creative whatsoever.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The longer the runtime, though, the more chance there is to build a deeper connection to these iconic characters.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of build
Verb
  • At his former school, officials said extra counselors would be available to offer one-on-one counseling, spiritual guidance, prayer space, grief workshops and other healing exercises.
    — Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The bariatric surgery diet gradually introduces new foods and textures as the digestive system heals, supporting weight loss and reducing the risk of postoperative complications.
    — Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of heal
Noun
  • Refresh your layout and format A clean, modern CV layout enhances readability and makes a strong first impression.
    — Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The problem worsens with two-column layouts, tables, charts, and scanned documents with poor image quality.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of layout
Noun
  • The report, which did not include a cause for the crash, noted that the exact sequence of the aforementioned events is still being examined.
    — David Chiu, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • On Des Moines’ first attacking sequence after halftime, Feilhaber was fouled in the box to set up a penalty kick.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of sequence
Verb
  • The Greenacres closure follows the relocation of the company’s full-scale chocolate factory, which was situated in the same building as the shop, back in 2022.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Once the space craft has been hosed down and safely situated and secured, the Dragon capsule will be moved to the recovery platform, before the hatch will finally open and the astronauts can disembark.
    — Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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