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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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
The county, meanwhile, is looking at the cost of setting up an independent law enforcement agency to handle public safety at Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Thousands of people are calling on Charlotte leaders to stop a data center from setting up shop southeast of Reedy Creek Nature Preserve.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Eurovision is heading to Asia this year The world-famous TV pop spectacle is setting up stage on a new continent.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Theegala found the fairway at the right time, setting up a two-putt birdie on the final hole to give Los Angeles a 6-5 win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Bryce Harper then hit a two-run home run to tie the game, setting up the ninth inning for Venezuela’s dramatic win, when Eugenio Suarez hit what would be a game-winning double to drive in Javier Sanoja for a 3-2 lead.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
How Fire Watch Services Typically Work The process of setting up fire watch coverage is usually simple and structured.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The two charts above, QQQ and SMH, are showing the growthier areas of the market are showing better relative strength setting up a possible sustained move higher in tech heading into the summer.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Murray converted at the line, setting up SGA’s heroics.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Thousands of people are calling on Charlotte leaders to stop a data center from setting up shop southeast of Reedy Creek Nature Preserve.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Eurovision is heading to Asia this year The world-famous TV pop spectacle is setting up stage on a new continent.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Theegala found the fairway at the right time, setting up a two-putt birdie on the final hole to give Los Angeles a 6-5 win.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Bryce Harper then hit a two-run home run to tie the game, setting up the ninth inning for Venezuela’s dramatic win, when Eugenio Suarez hit what would be a game-winning double to drive in Javier Sanoja for a 3-2 lead.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
How Fire Watch Services Typically Work The process of setting up fire watch coverage is usually simple and structured.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The two charts above, QQQ and SMH, are showing the growthier areas of the market are showing better relative strength setting up a possible sustained move higher in tech heading into the summer.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Murray converted at the line, setting up SGA’s heroics.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting up
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Some hedge funds and financial services firms are buying businesses' tariff refund claims, putting money in importers' pockets immediately, while taking on the administrative burden of applying for a refund, according to Flexport's Manders.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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When the Hornets needed a 3 late in the game, Hornets coach Charles Lee chose against putting Knueppel in the game.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fatih has worked to keep countries aligned even as the world fragments, ensuring the IEA remains true to its founding mission of energy security and cooperation.—
Jason Bordoff,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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The amfAR gala in Cannes dates back to 1993, when Elizabeth Taylor, who was founding international chairman, hosted it at the luxe hideaway Moulin de Mougins.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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Residents have cleared public rainforest, creating informal plots and erecting makeshift homes.—
Gabriela Sá Pessoa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Plus, of course, naming the court for Pat Riley and erecting that statue for Dwyane Wade.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Still, chefs work within supply limits, introducing the product in deliberate ways and building familiarity one dish at a time.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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Breadon said the community favors building a new facility on the same site.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s attack on Leo coincided with the president posting an image appearing to depict him in the form of Jesus seemingly healing a very ill man with the power of his touch.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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State hospitals, especially those that treat difficult mental health patients, are not abstract healing environments untouchable by reality.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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Richardson does a good job of situating the fledgling Rolling Stone on the cultural landscape of San Francisco that bracketed the Summer of Love (1967, the year the magazine launched).—
James Sullivan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Houthis are the latest group backed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to join the conflict, situating themselves alongside Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Disaster relief protections include a waiver of a one-time activation fee for establishing remote call forwarding.—
Cox Communications,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Among those measures was a proposal requiring any ballot measure establishing a fee to undergo a thorough analysis and calculation as to the fee amount before it is presented to voters.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But critics argue lawmakers merely shifted money around while leaving deeper tax, spending and cost-of-living pressures for the next administration, raising a bigger accountability question for voters this fall.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2026
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If passed, the bill would refer a question to the ballot asking voters whether to invest more in K-12 education -- specifically for teacher pay and retention, smaller class sizes, and expanded career and technical education -- without raising taxes.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Setting up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20up. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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