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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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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
Fred Topel, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Herbie says that he’s already gone ahead and set up his own foundation, the Dr. Herbert Wertheim Humanitarian Foundation, with a $50 million loan from his trust.
—Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2025
Travel + Leisure Staff, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2025
Have a chorus ready, some choreo for the ladies waiting to do their verse, and teach them how to write a setup/punch-line comedic verse.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
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Verb
There are mid-credits scenes setting up further adventures of Ne Zha.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Herbie says that he’s already gone ahead and set up his own foundation, the Dr. Herbert Wertheim Humanitarian Foundation, with a $50 million loan from his trust.
—Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
The restaurant serves a seasonal tasting menu in six- or nine-course setups, drawing on inspiration from Valle de Guadalupe and the Baja region.
—Travel + Leisure Staff, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2025
Have a chorus ready, some choreo for the ladies waiting to do their verse, and teach them how to write a setup/punch-line comedic verse.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set up
Verb
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How much torment are the pit crews willing to put their amateur survivalists through to win a grand prize of $250,000?—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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By the time Bar-Kar contacted her with the hopes of portraying her life onscreen, Ian put her through the paces and asked her to make a 20-minute film as a pitch.—
Audra Heinrichs,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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McNamara said his experience in the Marine Corps is helpful in establishing division of labor and using a chain of command and coordinating different functions for a common goal along with developing organizational strategies and goals.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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But instead of leaving the area, Mr. Jafri became involved in politics to fight for India’s secular traditions, and helped established the Gulberg Society, a Muslim housing complex in the majority Hindu area.—
Hari Kumar,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Ever-present scaffolding plagues the sidewalks of New York, erected and seemingly never removed.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The next day, an image showed that more than two dozen green military tents to support detention operations had been erected.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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With a lucrative career spanning nearly two decades, a diverse real estate portfolio, and major brand endorsements, Lamar has built a substantial net worth that places him among the richest hip-hop artists in the industry.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Multiple administrations, Democratic and Republican alike, built USAID into an institution that has helped save millions of lives around the world, promoted U.S. interests in remote corners of the globe and employed thousands of Americans.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
9 Feb. 2025
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Fundamental research in the biology of branching helps cure cardiovascular diseases and cancer, design materials that can heal themselves and predict how trees will respond to a changing climate.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Maybe your motive was to overcome a particular phobia, say, or heal from a really bad breakup.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Currently, pricing starts at $1.875 million, and layouts range from studios to four-bedroom apartments and penthouses with private terraces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Alejandro is captured playing a vinyl record in a Seventies scene before a dream sequence of the singer surrounded by women behind a red curtain, seemingly seducing him and his thoughts.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Instead, numerous Chelsea sequences of possession ended with Jadon Sancho or Pedro Neto clipping crosses towards no one in particular with Nkunku, Palmer — or both — loitering just outside the Brighton penalty area.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Speaking of charging, a J1772 port is situated on the left behind the driver's seat, which will fill the 29.8 kWh battery in five hours on a standard level 2 EV charger.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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One storm is situated over the Central Plains and another is bringing poor weather to parts of the South and Mid-Atlantic.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Set up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20up. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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