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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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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
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Photo : Andrew Pogue A covered deck is set up for outdoor dining.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
This setup will deliver severe thunderstorm threats on a near-daily basis from Thursday through Easter Sunday, particularly in states including Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Verb
More than 60 artists are setting up shop – transforming rooms into exhibition galleries – to offer their work to collectors, curators and general lookie-loos.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Photo : Andrew Pogue A covered deck is set up for outdoor dining.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
That’s not to say chemistry doesn’t matter — but in arranged setups, it’s viewed as something that can grow over time, rather than the starting point.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
This setup will deliver severe thunderstorm threats on a near-daily basis from Thursday through Easter Sunday, particularly in states including Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set up
Verb
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Gostisbehere eventually put a puck on net, grabbed his own rebound and finished to tie the game.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Part of this different tweak reflects longer life expectancies, which puts more pressure on an investment portfolio to deliver sound results over time.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Coogler established himself, with Creed and his two Black Panthermovies, as a filmmaker with propulsive, novel takes on franchise fare.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Smithsonian Institution was first established by Congress with funding from British scientist James Smithson.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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When the basilica was erected, Constantinople, perched at the eastern end of the European continent and named after emperor Constantine the Great, was one of the most important capitals of Christendom.—
Danuta Hamlin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The two-story stone building, which also served as a church and school, was erected at a cost of $329.75.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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Duhamel purchased some land and spent the last 15 years building a rustic cabin.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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A number of defense companies have expressed interest in trying to build the Golden Dome.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That first week after Mary’s release proved oddly healing for Karina.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even after the physical scars healed, I was left with emotional ones.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To solve the bedroom’s issues, Galey planned to drywall over the extra door, add thick, arched double wood doors with a lock for privacy and reimagine the layout to make the space feel cozier and more secure.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Learn the dining room layout and setup mistakes to avoid when hosting or entertaining.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Apr. 2025
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Okay, wait, after a very long double and triple-crossing sequence…Emily is arrested?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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White’s goal in the 24th minute after a clever attacking sequence ignited the sellout crowd of over 50,000.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The city’s coastal location, situated along the Atlantic Ocean, serves as an ideal setting for this cutting-edge electric racing series.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Best Towns to Visit Madisonville The waterfront community of Madisonville, situated along the Tchefuncte River, is full of maritime history, plus cute eateries and annual festivals like the Krewe of Tchefuncte Mardi Gras boat parade and Maritime Museum Louisiana’s Wooden Boat Festival.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Set up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20up. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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