place settings

noun

plural of place setting
as in settings

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  1. settings
  2. setups
Noun
  • During pre-training, GO-3 Preview is designed to perform unfamiliar tasks in different environments, including homes, kitchens and multi-robot settings.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Heavy Is the Crown resembles a mainstream rap sampler of sorts, and its default settings are the kickback and the car stereo.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of settings
Noun
  • As Skydance Global Sports Group‘s EVP and Chief Content Officer, Barry will lead all production across remote setups and live events, along with talent, features and editorial.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Its extravagant 1920s-era houses are often decorated with over-the-top lighting, projection and inflatable setups that transport visitors to a new, spooky realm.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2026.

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