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 figures involved in setting up the fight are Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh, Ring Magazine and Saudi entertainment group Sela as well as broadcaster Netflix.
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Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Police launched a large search operation after the shooting, setting up checkpoints and looking for witnesses.
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Anna Noryskiewicz,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
On Monday afternoon, the AP projected that Raman would advance to the November general election, setting up a contest between two Democrats with sharply different visions for the city.
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Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
With the threat of the advancing British, the Continental Congress had moved the colonies’ central government from Philadelphia to Lancaster in September 1777 before setting up shop in York, just across the Susquehanna River.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
In Game 2, Wembanyama attempted only four shots in the first half, then threw the ball away and fouled Jalen Brunson in the waning seconds of regulation, setting up the Knicks’ game-winning free throw.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
Raman will face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, setting up a November showdown after Pratt’s unlikely bid generated buzz but fell short.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
District 1 School Board Member Steve Gallon resigned from his seat representing much of the northernmost stretch of Miami-Dade County on Monday, setting up an election to fill his seat for the remaining two-plus years in his term.
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Austin Horn
june 9,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
But moments after setting up her cart, a group of Chicago police officers approached her.
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Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Police launched a large search operation after the shooting, setting up checkpoints and looking for witnesses.
—
Anna Noryskiewicz,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
On Monday afternoon, the AP projected that Raman would advance to the November general election, setting up a contest between two Democrats with sharply different visions for the city.
—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
With the threat of the advancing British, the Continental Congress had moved the colonies’ central government from Philadelphia to Lancaster in September 1777 before setting up shop in York, just across the Susquehanna River.
—
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
In Game 2, Wembanyama attempted only four shots in the first half, then threw the ball away and fouled Jalen Brunson in the waning seconds of regulation, setting up the Knicks’ game-winning free throw.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
Raman will face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, setting up a November showdown after Pratt’s unlikely bid generated buzz but fell short.
—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
District 1 School Board Member Steve Gallon resigned from his seat representing much of the northernmost stretch of Miami-Dade County on Monday, setting up an election to fill his seat for the remaining two-plus years in his term.
—
Austin Horn
june 9,
Miami Herald,
9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting up
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Less than five minutes after going up 1-0, Bosnia-Herzegovina now leads 2-0, putting it in great place to advance to the knockout stage.
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Data center demand grows Artificial intelligence and cloud computing have intensified the search for reliable, around-the-clock power sources, putting advanced nuclear technologies in the spotlight.
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The suit involved not only the church but founding Pastor Robert Morris and former elder Steve Dulin.
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This recognition contradicted almost two centuries of Colonial practice, making it among the most radical achievements of the founding era.
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Competition for American souls English advocates of colonization were aware that Catholics had been erecting churches in modern-day Mexico and Peru.
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Local government should be lowering barriers for entrepreneurs, not erecting more.
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Those approvals allow crews to begin building essential site infrastructure before full production activities start.
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Her parents are both undocumented immigrants who spent decades in San Diego, working as paleteros, selling ice cream, building a life and raising a family.
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Within days of using it, my skin felt softer, looked more hydrated, and even began healing itself again.
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This vital initiative offers a sense of normalcy and healing through play, fostering teamwork, confidence, and essential life skills.
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That means tracking everything from shipping to unboxing to situating it in our bedrooms.
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His students had collectively decided to set the play in eighteen-nineties Butte, making the court of Duke Frederick the house of a silver-mining magnate and situating the Forest of Arden in the Absarokas.
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Netanyahu said that Israel is allowing the Lebanese army to begin preparing to take control of territory, while the Israeli military is establishing two pilot zones.
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The Gateway space station planned for lunar orbit was also canceled in favor of a stronger focus on establishing a base on the moon's surface.
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The way the loss came about should be raising alarm bells inside the US camp.
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Forming partnerships with like-minded organizations is critical to raising brand awareness, accessing new markets and multiplying impact.
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“Setting up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20up. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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