SETTING UP Synonyms: 249 Similar and Opposite Words

setting up

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Definition of setting up next

present participle of set up

as in putting

to arrange something in a certain spot or position set up tables in the living room for the party

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as in founding

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 erecting

to fix in an upright position set up a post from which to hang the sign

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as in building

to form by putting together parts or materials set up the prefabricated shed by following the instructions

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as in healing

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 setting up The Giants traded Morton to the Broncos before the 1977 season, setting up arguably his finest moment in the NFL. —

Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026 Drewenski said the project was put on hold because of the city’s limited resources, and said the city was working on setting up a committee to address the issue of redevelopment. —

Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 So far, there has been no formal commitment from either side about the scale of investment or on setting up a joint venture. —

Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026 The county, meanwhile, is looking at the cost of setting up an independent law enforcement agency to handle public safety at Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. —

Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026 Thousands of people are calling on Charlotte leaders to stop a data center from setting up shop southeast of Reedy Creek Nature Preserve. —

Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026 Eurovision is heading to Asia this year The world-famous TV pop spectacle is setting up stage on a new continent. —

Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026 Theegala found the fairway at the right time, setting up a two-putt birdie on the final hole to give Los Angeles a 6-5 win. —

Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026 Bryce Harper then hit a two-run home run to tie the game, setting up the ninth inning for Venezuela’s dramatic win, when Eugenio Suarez hit what would be a game-winning double to drive in Javier Sanoja for a 3-2 lead. —

Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026

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Using the latest version of Epic’s Unreal Engine, each Smugglers Run locale is heavily detailed, putting us in more of a dogfight as the Mandalorian chases down pirates and ex-Imperial officers.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
Still, from December and March, Leonard was one of the best players in the NBA, playing enough games to qualify for end-of-season awards while largely putting his knee issues behind him.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 21 May 2026