1
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
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 June 2026
Host Pink, arguably the biggest celebrity ever to host the Tonys, began the show in the guise of a flying but quickly grounded Peter Pan, setting up the overall theme of Pink as an insecure Broadway fan with imposter syndrome.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Birch Gold Group has affordable management, setup and storage fees.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 June 2026
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Verb
The end of the Season 1 finale also sets up a potential love interest between Dutton and blonde transplant Dolly Weaver (Ellyn Jameson).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 June 2026
Host Pink, arguably the biggest celebrity ever to host the Tonys, began the show in the guise of a flying but quickly grounded Peter Pan, setting up the overall theme of Pink as an insecure Broadway fan with imposter syndrome.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Noun
Forecasters say the setup could support the first heat wave-like conditions of the season, depending on how long readings remain at or above 90 degrees.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Birch Gold Group has affordable management, setup and storage fees.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set up
Verb
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But now a range of companies are putting AI directly into the hands of golfers.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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These sell-offs, coupled with the rising import bill due to the surge in global oil prices, have weighed on the Indian rupee, putting it among the worst-performing currencies in Asia.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The company's Pegasus rover is designed as part of a broader effort to establish a more permanent human presence on the moon.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The duo established themselves as fixtures of the tabloid era known for staging paparazzi photos, fueling feuds and embracing the attention that came with being reality television’s most famous pair.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Gilkin designed the World Athletes Monument, erected in 1996 in Atlanta, after winning a competition through the Prince of Wales’s Institute of Architecture, of which Cook was a founding trustee.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Late last month, an enormous structure was erected on the South Lawn, towering over the White House mansion behind it, and sparking intrigue on Instagram, X and other social platforms.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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According to the Guardian, Debug is using Google engineers and scientists to build an AI-computer vision system to separate males from females, but this technology is still in its early stages.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Six custom luxury condos are being built at the corner of Pacific and North Station avenues, where the South Station Market once stood.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Looking back at old photos and videos, creating a memory box or memorial or even just talking to your friends and family members about your pet can be healing.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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This summer’s take on beachy perfumes encapsulates the calming, pensive, and healing nature of the seashore.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Each container features expanding walls that instantly increase interior space, allowing for a dynamic layout that can accommodate everything from bistro tables to bedrooms.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The marketing highlights a single-story layout and a compound-like feel.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Key sequences from the show—like a cruising scene in a hotel gym—are reproduced, efficiently, using basic props.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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For the sequence when Carol frantically drives away from the hospital, Adams designed a new system with an LED screen that went on front of the truck with a cap on top, so all the light when Carol is driving comes exclusively from the LED screen.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The new rules do not allow cart-sharing for residents of single family homes situated side by side or across the alley from each other, or residents of a homeowner’s association spanning condominiums in multiple buildings.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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With a name that's oh-so-French, Vogüé is situated on the Ardèche river flowing through its namesake region, near the beautiful Parque Natural Regional de los Montes de Ardèche.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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“Set up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20up. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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