1
as in to put
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 to establish
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 to erect
to fix in an upright position
set up a post from which to hang the sign
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
set up the prefabricated shed by following the instructions
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as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
don't worry, the doctor will set you up in no time
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as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
the textbook's setup calls for a list of questions at the end of each chapter
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as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another
changed the setup of the living room furniture several times before being satisfied
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Recent Examples of set up
David K. Li, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
But each of those editions operated with central hubs in the host city, with transit set up to ferry athletes, officials, and supplies across the region.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The 30-year-old is expected to once again be a high-leverage reliever for Miami in 2026 but likely more in a setup role this season following the signing of Pete Fairbanks this offseason.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
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Verb
After the Stars' 37-35 win over World in Game 1 and the Stripes' 42-40 triumph over the youngsters in Game 2, that set up potential chaos for Game 3 between World and the veterans.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
But each of those editions operated with central hubs in the host city, with transit set up to ferry athletes, officials, and supplies across the region.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
There’s a slender streak of humor, dry and combustible as kindling, in the film’s exploration of this absurd domestic setup, which lays out the rigid expectations of women and men alike in a punishingly conservative society.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The 30-year-old is expected to once again be a high-leverage reliever for Miami in 2026 but likely more in a setup role this season following the signing of Pete Fairbanks this offseason.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set up
Verb
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Mountbatten-Windsor put his arm around Giuffre with Maxwell standing close, smiling.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the table is so congested that putting any kind of winning run together could make a real difference while the teams above them are distracted by European commitments.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Palestinian citizens of Israel are descendants of those who were not expelled or forced to flee their homes when Israel was established in 1948.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Phytoplankton establishes on the branches, which attracts zooplankton and insects.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some lawmakers view Trump’s order skeptically at best, noting the administration has been removing guardrails, and preventing others from erecting them, to an extreme degree.—
Darius Tahir,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The state approved a nearly $16 million funding for renovations, which included building temporary housing for staff, erecting recreation fencing to ensure that ICE detainees are separated from state prisoners, buying equipment and desks for ICE offices, and purchasing vans and buses.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, researchers at LNET reported building a nanoscale HV device using silicon nanopillars, in which fluid samples evaporated in the channels created by the spaces between them.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The company plans to build a 500 megawatt data center in Deuel County, but only if the state puts forth a tax exemption.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The only way to heal from runner’s knee is rest.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In addition to having personal trainers come in to provide training classes, an important aspect of the building is giving officers a place to heal and focus on their personal wellness, officials said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Looking to the Future Multigenerational living shaped the home’s layout from the beginning.—
Mina Loudermilk,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Once there, Sarah Kim uses her knowledge of the store’s layout from her time working there as Mok Ga-hui to dispose of Mi-jeong.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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The season includes a massive battle sequence that was originally planned for the show’s second season but ended up getting moved to season three after the season two episode count was reduced to eight episodes.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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After a shootout, Peter jumps onto the back of the getaway truck, kickstarting the fight sequence and the first of several changes to the original concept of the scene.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For the following season, Arsenal will implement safe standing in the North Bank, where many season-ticket holders are situated.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Skiers carried in their own food and overnighted in huts situated at 7,600 feet (3,415 meters).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Set up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20up. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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