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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5
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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While some people disagreed with Powers, many thanked him for putting things into perspective.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Customers are asked to cut the tree into 5-foot pieces and remove all tinsel, decorations and tree stand before putting the tree out.—
Chase Hunter,
The Mercury News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Since founding the lifestyle brand Simplified in 2008, the mother of three has amassed over 30,000 followers on Substack and nearly 300,000 on Instagram.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2025
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Women deserve their own places at the top, and if that means more women are founding companies, the more, the merrier.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The administration accuses other countries of erecting unfair trade barriers to keep out American exports and using underhanded tactics to promote their own.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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But then, signs went up in the park and other Manhattan plazas, warning that camping, erecting tents, lying down, sleeping bags and the placement of personal property on the ground were prohibited.—
Karsten Moran,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Knicks outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the second quarter and 31-18 in the third, building a commanding 29-point lead heading into the final period.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Jio is building a multibillion-dollar ecosystem in India.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Jesus consistently demonstrated a commitment to serving others through feeding the hungry, healing the sick and engaging the poor.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Her foot is healing nicely, however the podiatrist warned her that the pain and swelling could last up to six months.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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To increase your chances of getting into REM on time, experts recommended establishing a healthy overall sleep routine.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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To achieve military domination, you'll be tasked with forcefully establishing your Ideology and your empire around the globe.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Neurological conditions like neuropathy, which can change the sensation in the toes or feet, can also impact balance and mobility, raising the risk of falls, Clifford Segil, DO, a neurologist who treats older adults at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, told Health.—
Korin Miller,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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In Osceola County, the first phase of rehabilitating 50 multifamily rental units in the Kissimmee Oaks complex will receive $1 million, according to a news release from FHL Banks.—
Staff Report,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Dec. 2024
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The voter material for the 2018 ballot proposal, Regional Measure 3, listed the projects but didn’t mention that the money would go toward maintaining or rehabilitating the bridges.—
Daniel Borenstein,
The Mercury News,
6 Dec. 2024
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“Setting up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20up. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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