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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
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Smile producer Temple Hill Entertainment is partnering with Protagonist Pictures on The Rule of Three, which is being set up as the first installment in a new horror trilogy adapted from thriller author Sam Ripley’s novel of the same name.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
There’s a sports enduro suspension setup that offers extensive travel.
—New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025
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Verb
According to the Falcons, Jax found Sanders’ number—which had been set up specifically for the draft—on his father’s iPad inside their family home last week.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Smile producer Temple Hill Entertainment is partnering with Protagonist Pictures on The Rule of Three, which is being set up as the first installment in a new horror trilogy adapted from thriller author Sam Ripley’s novel of the same name.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
Those who want to get involved in the pup-up can volunteer to foster the visiting dogs, or help support event execution with setup, guest engagement, adoption coordination, and more.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
There’s a sports enduro suspension setup that offers extensive travel.
—New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set up
Verb
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That puts even greater pressure on MSNBC to keep apace once the spinoff is complete.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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The Television Academy is more willing to come through for those types of films, putting Netflix in strong standing.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
5 May 2025
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Reuters was not immediately able to establish his identity.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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To do that, Intel has to establish more trust in the industry and not only prove the competitiveness of its processes, but also that partners can make the chips with familiar and established workflows, consistently and with high reliability.—
Marco Chiappetta,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Construction equipment whines as workers erect towering bleachers in a downtown park.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The smoke that wafts from the chimney is created using chemical pellets that are burned in another stove that's connected to the stovepipe chimney, which is temporarily erected atop the Sistine Chapel just for that purpose.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
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And when the focus shifts from guarding what’s been built to cultivating what’s possible next.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Our set department had built a miniature version of then-ABC News anchor Peter Jennings’ desk, and the puppet workshop dressed Kermit in a smart newsy blue blazer.—
Bill Prady,
Variety,
3 May 2025
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Her writing provides readers with a sanctuary to step back, reflect inward, and heal on an individual basis.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Demonstrating his support and sensitivity, Justin makes a concerted effort to help Keisha heal from—and not be defined—by the experience.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Harada is known for her ability to devise layouts that maximize space and create homes that work for her clients’ lifestyles.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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If your patio isn't covered, add a shaded element to your furniture layout.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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The entire sequence unfolds at Galilee Gulch, played in the show by a mansion on Lake Murray, just outside the state capital of Columbia, that happens to be the largest single-family residence in South Carolina, at around 18,000 square feet.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Early in the first half against Villa, one sequence demonstrated the two most outstanding aspects of Lavia’s game: his ability to receive and retain the ball under pressure, and his talent for identifying and playing line-breaking passes that give his team an advantage.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Often situated right next to HomeGoods, many people forget about this flourishing neighbor when on the hunt for economical home finds.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2025
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The Chilmark, Massachusetts, beach house, situated on 30 sprawling acres, was built in 1991 by philanthropist M. Anthony Fisher.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Set up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20up. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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