sets up

verb

Definition of sets upnext
present tense third-person singular of set up
1
as in puts
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 founds
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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3
as in erects
to fix in an upright position set up a post from which to hang the sign

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4
as in builds
to form by putting together parts or materials set up the prefabricated shed by following the instructions

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5
as in heals
to restore to a healthy condition don't worry, the doctor will set you up in no time

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sets up
  1. puts
  2. builds
  3. establishes
  4. raises
  5. initiates
  6. assembles
  7. creates
  8. makes
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  • This puts it on track for its largest weekly gain in almost two years.
    Ian Mount, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Each household puts its own unique spin on the holiday, but some Thanksgiving meal traditions remain universal across the South.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of puts
Verb
  • OnX gathers that data and builds layers of graphics that show exactly where app users should avoid and displays it on a phone or tablet on the onX Backcountry, onX Offroad, and onX Hunt apps.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This approach builds trust, fosters a culture of accountability, and creates an environment where employees and stakeholders feel valued and informed.
    Vanessa Tan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of builds
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  • This focused approach not only maximizes your limited resources but also establishes your brand as an authority in a specific space.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This brain map establishes a baseline against which future experimental connectomes can be compared.
    Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of establishes
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  • Having worked for a domestic violence nonprofit, all of this raises red flags.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Forte's liquidity position raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, with existing cash expected to be insufficient for the next twelve months.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of raises
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  • Young Data Scientists League, a non-profit organization focusing on empowering middle and high school students to use data science in creating public good, initiates new projects around AI ethics.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
  • These initiates concluded just as the federal student loan system is experiencing unprecedented upheaval due to legal challenges seeking to block President Biden’s student loan forgiveness initiatives.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of initiates
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  • One produces ultra-low carbon fuels, made from waste carbon dioxide and renewable power; another assembles carbon removal credits.
    Ted Reed, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The firm produces and assembles Apple products, including about two out of every three iPhones.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of assembles
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  • Connection enhances collaboration and creates a more supportive work environment.
    Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This sense of responsibility creates trust and drives better outcomes.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of creates
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  • The Rich Cream Starting in your 30s and 40s, hyaluronic acid levels begin to decrease, which is what makes fine lines and deep wrinkles more noticeable.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The weapon itself is secondary and is only really a tool that makes the sniper’s job easier.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of makes
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