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as in environments
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
the novice camper felt lost outside of his familiar urban setting
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as in scenes
the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set
the setting for the novel is Victorian England
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Recent Examples of settings
This device is extremely easy to use; just rotate the dial at the bottom of the mug to adjust the heat settings.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
PAs treat patients under the supervision of a physician in healthcare settings, including hospitals, doctors' offices, and outpatient clinics, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 3 June 2026
The site lists fasting insulin levels, HOMA-IR and QUICKI as the most accessible direct measures of insulin resistance, while reserving the euglycemic insulin clamp for research settings.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Hamilton is seeing demand for diamond pinky rings, pendants and unconventional designs featuring mixed gemstones, asymmetry and unexpected stone settings.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Residency program directors are making concrete decisions regarding who will train within their programs, who will represent their institution in clinical settings, and who will eventually become an independent practitioner.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The two singers have been performing together in a variety of settings for more than 18 years.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
With the presentation complete, the focus will now turn to holding discussions with residents in smaller settings, including an open house in late June.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
To make the process even easier for novices, the M2 leverages AI to detect the type of materials inserted and automatically adjust the settings for cutting, engraving, or just scoring to make thinner materials easier to flex and fold.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 May 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
PAs treat patients under the supervision of a physician in healthcare settings, including hospitals, doctors' offices, and outpatient clinics, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 3 June 2026
The site lists fasting insulin levels, HOMA-IR and QUICKI as the most accessible direct measures of insulin resistance, while reserving the euglycemic insulin clamp for research settings.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Hamilton is seeing demand for diamond pinky rings, pendants and unconventional designs featuring mixed gemstones, asymmetry and unexpected stone settings.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Residency program directors are making concrete decisions regarding who will train within their programs, who will represent their institution in clinical settings, and who will eventually become an independent practitioner.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The two singers have been performing together in a variety of settings for more than 18 years.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026
With the presentation complete, the focus will now turn to holding discussions with residents in smaller settings, including an open house in late June.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
To make the process even easier for novices, the M2 leverages AI to detect the type of materials inserted and automatically adjust the settings for cutting, engraving, or just scoring to make thinner materials easier to flex and fold.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settings
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The spike in commodity prices caused by the war in the Middle East has handed them one of their richest trading environments in years.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Katsanis, who has training in covering hostile environments, said the incident had left her deeply shaken.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Then came party number two on Sunday, when Arsenal’s players finally got their hands on the trophy and lifted it above their heads in the last game of the league season – cue more scenes of celebration across the English capital and beyond.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Mordecai often goes to scenes where people think immigration enforcement activities are happening in the area with the goal of making sure everyone’s safe and is aware of their constitutional rights.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The two judges came from different backgrounds but shared the same answer about what can be done in the wake of these threats.—
Alexandra Bacallao,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Both Pulido and Morales have backgrounds in local city politics — Morales is a former member of the Cypress City Council, and Pulido is a member of the Cerritos City Council.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Scientific consensus is that this opaqueness is caused by hazy banks of clouds that are masking the atmospheres, but what kind of aerosol particles are in the clouds?—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Those atmospheres are like playing in Omaha.—
Gary Bedore
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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From the sparkling shores of Fiji to Las Vegas rooftops, the stunning backdrops provide the perfect setting for every sweet and chaotic moment.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Travelers are seeking entry into local life rather than scenic backdrops, and a cultural festival offers exactly that kind of access.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Meanwhile Hollywood jobs have been decamping for years to more affordable filming locales.—
MIchael R. Blood,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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That was joined by 31 misdemeanor convictions related to her efforts to keep her teen son and his friends and romantic interests readily supplied with alcohol at secret parties at her one-time Los Gatos house and at out-of-town locales like Lake Tahoe and Santa Cruz.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Commissioned from DeART of Italy, they are housed in cabinets in a muted version of British Racing Green, in harmony with the wooden look and feel of their surrounds.—
Ken Silverio,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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In the sanitized and alienating new surrounds, with the camaraderie of the early Hyperion days but a faint memory, long-simmering discontent about working conditions wouldn’t take long to boil over.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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One way to activate your glutes is to lie on your back and practice glute sets.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
29 May 2026
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Negotiating the first hurdle is followed by three sets of group-phase challenges home and away, played on Thursdays in October, November and December, to make it to the knockout stage in the New Year.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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“Settings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settings. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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