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noun

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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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Recent Examples of set up
Verb
And still… All of these elements are set up, only to be cleared away again as the film returns to its center of gravity. Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025 Eudia is not technically set up as a law firm. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Our expert, Will Greenwald praising its strong picture performance and easy smart TV setup for the price in his 2024 review. PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025 The current range borrows heavily from Audi's HMI setup. Tamara Warren, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for set up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for set up
Verb
  • Trailing by 14 points, Charlotte needed a touchdown to get back in the game, and as Albin said, put some heat on the Tar Heels.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
  • In the first inning as the Blue Jays wore down the Yankees by putting balls in play and fouling off pitches, Judge was tested for the first time on a single by Nathan Lukes.
    Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The roots of my family tree are firmly established in the soil of Great Britain.
    Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Period-appropriate musical elements will help establish the nostalgic atmosphere.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The landmark case focused on Google’s dominance of the general search market, Google’s violations of the Sherman Act and the barriers to entry that the search engine erected.
    Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Trained by his enslaver in bricklaying and carpentry, Moses became foreman of a building crew, erecting barns, homes, and warehouses across the South.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The demonstration took place at the Cenex Expo 2025 and marks a step forward in building a circular economy for EV batteries.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
  • China showcased interceptor missiles designed for air and missile defense on Wednesday, rivaling a similar system being built by the United States, known as the Golden Dome.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The woman, who doctors said had a low chance of survival, was said to have healed miraculously after praying for Acutis to intercede, according to Vatican News.
    Lauren Costantino September 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Typically, it’s recommended to wait four to eight weeks after a biopsy before proceeding to surgery to give your prostate and the surrounding tissue time to heal first.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The before-and-after photos are striking, demonstrating just how much some of these crafty, keen-eyed parents — most of whom have no prior design experience — can make of the drab dorm layout that greets students on move-in day.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • But the new layout may enable Warehouse 55 to bring in pop-up vendors on weekends, though customers probably shouldn’t expect to see that until the holiday rush ends, according to Shouldeen.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Later, Howard calls Matt and agrees to cut the sequence but also threatens to destroy him.
    Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The aforementioned masks, for instance, hasten strange visions for Blakey, but the film’s hard boundary between his dreams and waking life sap these sequences of all tension.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The upcoming lunar eclipse, which happens when Earth is situated between the moon and sun, causing Earth's shadow to turn the moon a rusty red color, will sadly not be visible from the United States this time.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The Holladay House’s six guest rooms are situated conveniently in the heart of downtown.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025

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