setting up

verb

present participle of set up
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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4
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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Recent Examples of setting up Russia agreed last month to resume three-way negotiations with Washington and Kyiv aimed at ending the war, setting up the first such talks since February. — Derek Gatopoulos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 The amendment would not stop counties from setting up special districts to fund specific programs — like fire service. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026 Paquette was in a ska/punk band in his youth, then began setting up impromptu music shows in rehearsal studios and other places. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026 Configuring these test environments and setting up the attacks now requires significantly more technical expertise. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Five seconds into the new year, there will be a new song with a video setting up the album. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Euphoria creator Sam Levinson is setting up shop in a new home. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 One of the world’s largest denim manufacturers is setting up shop in Europe’s denim hub. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Plus, setting up is a breeze thanks to Google TV and Netflix being built into the device. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting up
  1. putting
  2. founding
  3. erecting
  4. building
  5. healing
  6. situating
  7. establishing
  8. raising
Verb
  • During this cycle, only 30 did, putting the subject 52nd among campaign topics.
    — Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Brancato said parents should consider putting medications in a lock box or at least in a place children can’t get to them.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of putting
Verb
  • Eric Groves is the CEO and co-founder of Alignable, a networking platform for small business owners, and was a founding executive at Constant Contact.
    — Eric Groves, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The odd man out is founding guitarist Rich Williams, who still tours occasionally but has health issues.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of founding
Verb
  • The figures highlight the structural reliance of US tech on China, and the difficulties of erecting a materials and software firewall against Beijing.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The authority will be erecting acoustic barriers and will send alerts for blasting and other disruptions.
    — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of erecting
Verb
  • The data centers refer to SpaceX’s controversial plan to put AI computer centers into orbit (and, presumably, away from states controlled by Democratic politicians — Hinojosa supports a moratorium on building AI data centers in Texas).
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The letter says Alterra currently leases approximately 41,000 square feet at Zeppelin Station in RiNo, 3501 Wazee Street, and is responsible for base rent of approximately $133,227 per month, plus its share of building operating expenses.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of building
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  • To defend us all from a health care system more interested in monetizing our illness than healing our bodies and minds.
    — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • But in the late 1800s, the city’s draw was healing mineral springs, not IPAs, which is why George Vanderbilt built his lavish 250-room French Renaissance chateau here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of healing
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  • Dodge’s installation is ephemeral and finely tuned—light like a fog, yet adding gravity to the room, situating the viewer within it.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The Sun is in Virgo until September 22, situating you in your annual season of renewal and personal vitality.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of situating
Verb
  • While researchers at Stanford University have examined aspects of the work and provided feedback, wider scrutiny will be important in establishing whether the proof resolves the original conjecture.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The assurance profession has spent decades establishing standards for competency, independence and quality oversight across financial reporting, cybersecurity and privacy.
    — Avani Desai, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of establishing
Verb
  • The former San Francisco supervisor wants to pursue legislation to prevent insurance companies from raising the rates or dropping the coverage of a policyholder who files a claim.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Arizona voters passed a measure that bans cities and towns from raising taxes on groceries until July 2027.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
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“Setting up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20up. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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