set (oneself) up as (something)
phrasal verb
set (oneself) up as (something); setting (oneself) up as (something); sets (oneself) up as (something)
1
: to try to make people believe that one is (something)
He sets himself up as a defender of the people, but he's really only interested in getting more power.
2
: to start one's own business
She set herself up as a wedding planner.
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Based on the current composition of the Heat roster, Highsmith does not necessarily set up as a rotation component, figuring to be slotted in behind teammates such as Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, Kel’el Ware, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell and Nikola Jovic.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
Even with February’s trade of Jimmy Butler, this never set up as a makeover offseason for the Heat, not after taking back similar salary in that transaction.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
It could easily be set up as a guest house or in-law suite.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 8 June 2025
Kammer had no idea Leake was now in Russia, and in their video calls, Kammer took note of his friend’s apartment, with its small kitchenette and an area set up as a makeshift recording studio.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
Even with February’s trade of Jimmy Butler, this never set up as a makeover offseason for the Heat, not after taking back similar salary in that transaction.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
It could easily be set up as a guest house or in-law suite.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 8 June 2025
Kammer had no idea Leake was now in Russia, and in their video calls, Kammer took note of his friend’s apartment, with its small kitchenette and an area set up as a makeshift recording studio.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for set (oneself) up as (something)
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“Set (oneself) up as (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20%28oneself%29%20up%20as%20%28something%29. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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