setting up

present participle of set up
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting up
Verb
  • The decision reflected three distinct sides of his personality — putting the music over everything, rejecting industry norms and a confidence that, regardless of the day of the week, his fans will show up.
    Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Listen to this article Loading your audio article New York City is putting solar panels on 72 public school rooftops, the city’s largest solar project to date, energy management and education officials announced Tuesday.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Since founding The Frankie Shop in 2014, Gaëlle Drevet has sought to make elevated versions of everyday pieces.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Rounding out the top three on the new Forbes China VC list were Richard Liu, a founding partner at Wuyuan Capital, and Richard Li, president of Legend Capital.
    Russell Flannery, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Protesters responded by launching fireworks at officers and erecting barricades along the city's central boulevard.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Various practices became associated with Advent, including lighting an Advent wreath, erecting a Christmas tree, and putting out Christmas decorations.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Michael’s background as a Senior Commissioning Engineer includes building a battery plant for General Motors and working in Toyota’s Robotics and Automation Division.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The report primarily focuses on the treatment of migrant workers, who HRW says will bear the brunt of building Saudi’s World Cup dream.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • As the sun and Chiron harmonize, professional acknowledgment is healing and comes with extra financial perks!
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Influencers on the social media platform have been pushing beef tallow as a facial moisturizer and a way of healing your skin and reducing acne.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • However, establishing an efficient DevOps program isn’t without its challenges.
    Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Harris has come under fire for losing her campaign despite raising more than $1 billion.
    Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • About 32% of owners reported raising compensation, up a point from October.
    Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The voter material for the 2018 ballot proposal, Regional Measure 3, listed the projects but didn’t mention that the money would go toward maintaining or rehabilitating the bridges.
    Daniel Borenstein, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The event celebrated and raised funds for the Vanderpump Dog Foundation’s efforts in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Setting up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20up. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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