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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
Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 28 June 2025
States would be required to set up their work eligibility verification systems by the end of 2026, just after the midterm elections.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 17 June 2025
Despite its hybrid setup, the large SUV achieves only 19 miles per gallon in city driving and 22 mpg on the highway.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
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Verb
He and his scouts were set up in the Blue Jackets dressing room in Nationwide Arena while the league staged the annual sweater parade of prospects in Los Angeles.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 28 June 2025
States would be required to set up their work eligibility verification systems by the end of 2026, just after the midterm elections.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Noun
This combo is great for renters, first-time homeowners, or anyone looking for solid protection without a complicated setup.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 17 June 2025
Despite its hybrid setup, the large SUV achieves only 19 miles per gallon in city driving and 22 mpg on the highway.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set up
Verb
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Haliburton put no weight on the leg and had his face wrapped in towels as he was taken to the Pacers’ locker room for evaluation.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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After going down 3-1 in the bottom of the second, Lindor hit the first of the trio of third-inning homers, with Nimmo and Soto following suit to put the Mets back on top, 4-3.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
Verb
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For this historic journey, Kipyegon utilized male pacers to help establish the pace of the race.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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And the state Riley Act, also passed in 1933, required California local governments to establish a building department and inspect new construction.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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In addition to security, the state has enlisted the help of dozens of private companies to help erect a small grid of tents and trailers with on-site medical services, a kitchen and portable restrooms — where workers and detainees will be spending their days during the months ahead.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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The eastern half of the park contains two structures erected in 1936: a statue of Civil War General Philip Sheridan, and a memorial flagstaff and plaque honoring Colonel Ephraim Elmer Ellsworth, an officer with the New York Fire Zouaves during the Civil War.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Certain regions of the city may also be more susceptible to extreme heat because of the urban heat island effect — when factors, including building materials and tree canopy cover, cause the environment to trap more heat.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The tension builds to a notorious final-act showdown in this Steve Shill film that has become internet meme royalty, with Beyoncé and Larter squaring off in one of the most over-the-top house fights ever filmed.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Regardless of who emerged from Tuesday’s runoff, the seating of a new councilmember promised to help heal the distrust and wounds opened up by scandals that had shrouded the District 3 office.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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Our programmatic work is designed to heal whole communities.—
Asha Bandele,
Essence,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The layout of this single-story house includes three bedrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Also, the new layout places the bus station farther south on the property and closer to some of the homes on Cleveland Street.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Unlike traditional computing, which processes information in binary sequences, quantum computing harnesses the unique properties of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement and tunneling—to process complex information in entirely new ways.—
Markus Pflitsch,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In a crucial chase sequence, Bond will have to deliver two hundred packages in a Honda Civic by 7 p.m. or risk unemployment.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
Verb
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In 1966, Charles de Gaulle, the French President, pulled France out of NATO’s unified military command so that the country could develop its own nuclear deterrent, with the proverbial button situated in Paris, not Washington.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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The northern lights are best viewed in the dark, so it's recommended to situate yourself away from light pollution.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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“Set up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20up. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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