1
as in putting
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 founding
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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3
as in erecting
to fix in an upright position
set up a post from which to hang the sign
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as in building
to form by putting together parts or materials
set up the prefabricated shed by following the instructions
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as in healing
to restore to a healthy condition
don't worry, the doctor will set you up in no time
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Recent Examples of setting up
Talking about online safety, setting up shared passwords, and limiting public info can help protect grandparents.
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Suzi Morales, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
This involves dealing with multiple vendors of IT software, setting up a cloud network and a whole host of tech integration.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
That may mean negotiating enterprise licenses, setting up campus AI labs, or embedding training modules in student success centers.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Under pressure throughout the final set, Sabalenka just about hauled herself over the line, an ace setting up match point.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Canes defenders gave Notre Dame receivers too much cushion in coverage, the interior of the defense allowed too many holes up the middle and linebacker Mohamed Toure busted coverage on Eli Raridon’s 65-yard catch and run, setting up Carr’s 7-yard run for the tying touchdown.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Mystics guard Sug Sutton answered immediately with a three, setting up a dramatic finish.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The Gilded Age may well be setting up a divorce situation for Bertha rather than for Gladys, especially given the real-life divorce of William Kissam Vanderbilt and Alva Vanderbilt.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
Suzi Morales, Parents, 25 Sep. 2025
This involves dealing with multiple vendors of IT software, setting up a cloud network and a whole host of tech integration.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
That may mean negotiating enterprise licenses, setting up campus AI labs, or embedding training modules in student success centers.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Under pressure throughout the final set, Sabalenka just about hauled herself over the line, an ace setting up match point.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Canes defenders gave Notre Dame receivers too much cushion in coverage, the interior of the defense allowed too many holes up the middle and linebacker Mohamed Toure busted coverage on Eli Raridon’s 65-yard catch and run, setting up Carr’s 7-yard run for the tying touchdown.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Mystics guard Sug Sutton answered immediately with a three, setting up a dramatic finish.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The Gilded Age may well be setting up a divorce situation for Bertha rather than for Gladys, especially given the real-life divorce of William Kissam Vanderbilt and Alva Vanderbilt.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting up
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Keeping her word, Adriana is initially on her best behavior, especially with Kiki, who pulls Adriana to apologize for putting a math equation on her birthday cake that gave away her age.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Being less direct and formal can help prevent your kid putting a wall up — as can chatting during car rides since not being face-to-face can feel less intimidating for them.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Denver has already landed its first founding partner, CommonSpirit Health, which also secured naming rights for the club’s performance center.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Wilson, for instance, entered politics by founding Seattle’s Transit Riders Union, which won free bus rides for young people across the city.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
23 Sep. 2025
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The council also agreed to discuss erecting other forms of dedication to Kirk, such as a monument or plaque.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Florida and Texas, two states with Republican governors and GOP legislatures, have announced intentions to never forget Kirk by erecting statues with his likeness.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The new infrastructure aims to sustain that growth while building toward artificial general intelligence.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, who dropped out of Harper College outside Chicago before building an $85 million-a-year nonprofit, argued that too many young people pursue degrees out of habit rather than purpose.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Storytelling happens throughout the weekend on a more intimate scale in age-specific support groups called healing circles.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Silence every voice that doesn’t come from You, and let his life be a bold witness of Your power, love, and healing grace.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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My cross-cultural background played a significant role in situating the project across two cities that are worlds apart geographically and culturally.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The promise of Sherald’s exhibition underscored the High’s commitment to situating Black artists at the forefront of its programming, a priority that has only grown more urgent as Atlanta continues to expand its identity as an art capital.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Sep. 2025
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In a Fox Business interview, Carr mentioned that the FTC is contemplating broadening its click-to-cancel rulemaking, asserting his disagreement with the previous administration’s approach to establishing the rule.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Proposals include creating a statewide framework for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and establishing new loan programs for homebuyers.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Fighting on the island had stopped, so the soldiers in the picture were not under fire, and the action of raising the flag (there is a movie of it) took all of a few seconds.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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Finally, a potential government shutdown is looming, and talks have remained stalled as the deadline approaches, raising concerns about federal worker furloughs and service disruptions.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Setting up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20up. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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