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
Through these juxtapositions and serendipitous encounters, they are given agency to make their own connections, setting up a challenging tension and offering a new paradigm for museums.
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Time, 2 June 2026
But moments after setting up her cart, a group of Chicago police officers approached her.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Around one-quarter of remote workers said their social skills had declined since setting up a home office, according to a 2024 ResumeBuilder survey.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 26 May 2026
But then Schumacher brushed the SAFER Barrier to bring out the final caution on Lap 197, setting up the one-lap dash for glory.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The Giants traded Morton to the Broncos before the 1977 season, setting up arguably his finest moment in the NFL.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
So far, there has been no formal commitment from either side about the scale of investment or on setting up a joint venture.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Time, 2 June 2026
But moments after setting up her cart, a group of Chicago police officers approached her.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Around one-quarter of remote workers said their social skills had declined since setting up a home office, according to a 2024 ResumeBuilder survey.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 26 May 2026
But then Schumacher brushed the SAFER Barrier to bring out the final caution on Lap 197, setting up the one-lap dash for glory.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The Giants traded Morton to the Broncos before the 1977 season, setting up arguably his finest moment in the NFL.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
So far, there has been no formal commitment from either side about the scale of investment or on setting up a joint venture.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting up
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Ironically, the best path forward for programs like that would be a wealthy donor putting money into the program.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The Spurs will leave him open to shoot, putting an emphasis on him to knock his shots down.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The Biennale announced the jury, invited by Kouoh and led by president Solange Oliveira Farkas, founding artistic director of the Videobrasil Biennial, this past April; its job is normally to designate winners of Golden Lions for the best presentations in the show.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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The bank was a founding partner of the Valkyries, who already rank as the WNBA’s most valuable team at $850 million; the Warriors are the NBA’s most valuable, unseating the Knicks’ stranglehold on the spot in 2023, per ’s rankings.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
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That might leave Florida taxpayers still picking up the tab for the millions of dollars the state spent in quickly erecting the site in the middle of the Everglades.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Another had a mossy headpiece with wire erecting green and platinum hair balls.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 May 2026
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images SoftBank's plan to invest 75 billion euros in building AI infrastructure in France underscored the nation's status as a leading hub, but Big Tech's lofty energy demands will put the wider continent's grid to the test, analysts say.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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This includes providing the Colombian military more leeway in the field, signing a new security agreement with Washington and building 10 mega-prisons that mimic Bukele’s network of penitentiaries in El Salvador.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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They were encouraged to purchase pricey gemstones from him that were supposedly imbued with healing powers.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Tazheen Nizam, executive director of the San Diego office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, said the pain might last forever, even as healing beings.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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It is known that walls absorb the day’s heat and radiate it to adjacent plants at night, an important microclimate consideration when situating frost-sensitive plants.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Much of the film’s success, however, derives not from the twists and turns of plot but from simply situating the viewer in the disquieting vibe of this bizarre place.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Archer and Joby are establishing significant footprints already with bets in the Middle East, where regulators and governments have readily embraced the new tech.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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But the incident will no doubt deal a blow to not only Blue Origin's ambitions of gaining ground on commercial spaceflight competitor SpaceX, but also to NASA's ambitions of establishing a foothold on the moon.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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With the rebuilding ongoing Hart said Saturday’s gala is not just about raising funds, but also awareness.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Walking is exercise proven to help ward off anxiety, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s, while improving self-esteem and raising dopamine levels.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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“Setting up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20up. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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