set (oneself) up as (something)
phrasal verb
set (oneself) up as (something); setting (oneself) up as (something); sets (oneself) up as (something)
1
: to try to make people believe that one is (something)
He sets himself up as a defender of the people, but he's really only interested in getting more power.
2
: to start one's own business
She set herself up as a wedding planner.
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They are all set up as K-1-free funds, which are deadly in a taxable account.
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William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
This voluntary-reporting program – a partnership between the FAA and NASA – was set up as a way for pilots, air traffic controllers and others in the aviation industry to flag potential problems.
—Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Game 7 set up as The Joker vs. The Kings of Floppers.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 May 2025
In a nod to Chicago’s long history of bartender magicians, bars will be set up as much for trickery as for cocktails.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
This voluntary-reporting program – a partnership between the FAA and NASA – was set up as a way for pilots, air traffic controllers and others in the aviation industry to flag potential problems.
—Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Game 7 set up as The Joker vs. The Kings of Floppers.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 May 2025
In a nod to Chicago’s long history of bartender magicians, bars will be set up as much for trickery as for cocktails.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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“Set (oneself) up as (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20%28oneself%29%20up%20as%20%28something%29. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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