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place settings

noun

plural of place setting
as in settings

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  1. settings
  2. setups
Noun
  • Compression boots are not a cure-all, but for people managing swelling, recovering from workouts or living with lymphedema, consistent use paired with appropriate pressure settings and a broader routine can make the investment worthwhile.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Hingson said that before Allen arrived at the Lighthouse, blind employees earned less than minimum wage under a law that allows employers to pay disabled workers subminimum rates in certain settings.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of settings
Noun
  • Game Changer season eight has been all about escalation, with the producers focusing on audacious ideas, technically complicated setups, and bigger, more chaotic casts.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Hybrid setups and conversion tools offer a middle ground, letting users reduce distractions without permanently losing smartphone functions.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of setups
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“Place settings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place%20settings. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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