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
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Previously, Leila Cohan was set up as showrunner for the series that will now be a film.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Rand Richards Cooper, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Volunteers assist with safety, setup and supporting participants, ensuring that every adventure runs smoothly.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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In the nation's capital, law enforcement set up checkpoints around the city and National Guard troops patrolled, even cleaning graffiti and picking up trash.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Previously, Leila Cohan was set up as showrunner for the series that will now be a film.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
The role of the smartphone in all of this is a textbook illustration of the concept of moral hazard, or a setup that makes damaging behavior all but inevitable.
—Rand Richards Cooper, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Volunteers assist with safety, setup and supporting participants, ensuring that every adventure runs smoothly.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set up
Verb
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With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jalen Brunson's running layup put New York up 72-62 early in the third quarter but the Blazers chipped away, pulling within 90-88 early in the fourth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Auditing two departments Calvo plans to establish a task force to audit Hialeah’s 911 operations, responding tor concerns from dispatchers about understaffing and slow response times.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Since the 1977 report, scores of other scientific studies involving thousands have clearly established a strong association between consumption of meat and dairy products and elevated incidences of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and certain types of cancer.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Win a World Series, and statues will be erected in your honor.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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In their latest documents, Boucher Brothers and Major Food Group are proposing to demolish the existing Nikki Beach building and erect a new structure.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Neutrality allowed the nation to build strength, expand westward, and avoid the ideological contagions sweeping the continent.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The expansion is part of Walmart’s plan announced in 2023 to build its own EV fast-charging network rather than leasing parking spaces to third-party operators.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Or perhaps the kill shot actually came in Week 1, when Brock Purdy picked up a nagging turf-toe injury that refused to properly heal for 10 weeks.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Time is the opportunity to heal.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Kosmera Nebula 1 is a four-door electric concept that leans toward supercar proportions rather than a traditional sedan layout.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tagle notes these layouts showcase craftsmanship and express design intent, creating a bespoke feel.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Inside the chip, both blastocysts and blastoids went through the full implantation sequence.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Using ancestral sequence reconstruction, which reconstructs ancient proteins from modern genetic data, the team resurrected cannabinoid-producing enzymes from early cannabis ancestors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Jan. 2026
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The earthquake's epicenter was situated roughly 14 miles southeast of Burney and occurred at a depth of 5 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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What’s more, while the property is situated on 180 acres of land in the city of Twentynine Palms (less than a 10-minute drive from the north entrance of Joshua Tree National Park), the owners plan to leave 170 acres completely undeveloped.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Set up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20up. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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