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as in layouts
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 sequences
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 setups
Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.
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Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Jessica Biel upped her Christmas game with some next-level Elf on the Shelf setups this holiday season.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
As the protocol continues to mature, these improvements add more flexibility to institutional and solo staking setups alike.
—Amor Sexton, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The little details really make the setups cool, in my opinion.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The key is understanding that different conditions call for different decoy setups.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
Though with a 30-W Bowers & Wilkins sound system built in, there really is little need to send your soundtracks to third-party external audio setups.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
Bucks are also good at finding trails and travel routes that elude stand locations, blinds, and other hunting setups.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
Prune As Needed Some vegetables won’t need to be pruned at all in indoor setups.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Jessica Biel upped her Christmas game with some next-level Elf on the Shelf setups this holiday season.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
As the protocol continues to mature, these improvements add more flexibility to institutional and solo staking setups alike.
—Amor Sexton, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The little details really make the setups cool, in my opinion.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The key is understanding that different conditions call for different decoy setups.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
Though with a 30-W Bowers & Wilkins sound system built in, there really is little need to send your soundtracks to third-party external audio setups.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
Bucks are also good at finding trails and travel routes that elude stand locations, blinds, and other hunting setups.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
Prune As Needed Some vegetables won’t need to be pruned at all in indoor setups.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setups
Noun
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Cabin layouts also vary—some are much more suited to mobility needs than others.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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For instance, concierge staff should know flight statuses, airport layouts and alternative routes in case of disruptions.—
Pascal Bélanger,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The former livestock trail in Coconino National Forest roughly 40 miles south of Flagstaff and 20 miles southeast of Sedona offers spectacular glimpses of the mountains of northern Arizona and iconic red-rock geologic formations.—
Mare Czinar,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
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This trail offers lovely views of sandstone formations, lush forests, and a small waterfall.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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United have previously benefited from similar arrangements in the cases of Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood at Borussia Dortmund and Getafe respectively.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
25 Dec. 2024
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Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions, and in some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home, AAA said.—
Natalie Davies,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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While electronic invoicing will become the default system for issuing invoices within the EU, member states will retain the option to allow alternative formats for certain types of transactions.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The standard outlines specifications for invoice content, defining the mandatory and optional elements that an e-invoice must or may include, and provides guidance on structuring these elements within machine-readable XML formats.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Setups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setups. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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