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
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
Workers set up the reviewing stand in front of the White House on June 10 for the anniversary parade.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 15 June 2025
Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 17 June 2025
Despite its hybrid setup, the large SUV achieves only 19 miles per gallon in city driving and 22 mpg on the highway.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
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Verb
Bird feeders are affordable, easy to set up, and a joy to maintain.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
Workers set up the reviewing stand in front of the White House on June 10 for the anniversary parade.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 15 June 2025
Noun
This combo is great for renters, first-time homeowners, or anyone looking for solid protection without a complicated setup.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 17 June 2025
Despite its hybrid setup, the large SUV achieves only 19 miles per gallon in city driving and 22 mpg on the highway.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for set up
Verb
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Haliburton put no weight on the leg and had his face wrapped in towels as he was taken to the Pacers’ locker room for evaluation.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Immigration arrests in Los Angeles have been headline news and the subject of legal disputes for the past few weeks, but Angelenos watching the drama play out on television and in their communities may be confused about who exactly is putting people in handcuffs and hauling them off.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Of the five that made the cut, the Yankees, Tigers and Cubs have the best statistical odds, establishing themselves among a clear group of favorites that have begun to coalesce at the top of the rankings midway through the season.—
Neil Paine,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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An effort to establish a library district in La Grange Park failed after a referendum was defeated in the late 1950s, according to media reports from 50 years ago.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
Verb
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In addition to security, the state has enlisted the help of dozens of private companies to help erect a small grid of tents and trailers with on-site medical services, a kitchen and portable restrooms — where workers and detainees will be spending their days during the months ahead.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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The eastern half of the park contains two structures erected in 1936: a statue of Civil War General Philip Sheridan, and a memorial flagstaff and plaque honoring Colonel Ephraim Elmer Ellsworth, an officer with the New York Fire Zouaves during the Civil War.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Spending at building material and garden supply stores also saw big drops, suggesting less residential investment in home improvements.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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The spacecraft, built by Maxar Space Systems, will operate its electric thrusters for the equivalent of three months between now and November to keep the mission on track for arrival at asteroid Psyche in 2029.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Our programmatic work is designed to heal whole communities.—
Asha Bandele,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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Regardless of who emerged from Tuesday’s runoff, the seating of a new councilmember promised to help heal the distrust and wounds opened up by scandals that had shrouded the District 3 office.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Inspired by local culture, the patio's layout is a blend of traditional elements and modern sophistication.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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In addition, the Xfinity Series race here in the mid-2000s (the last of which was won by Kyle Busch) had a different layout.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Unlike traditional computing, which processes information in binary sequences, quantum computing harnesses the unique properties of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement and tunneling—to process complex information in entirely new ways.—
Markus Pflitsch,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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In a crucial chase sequence, Bond will have to deliver two hundred packages in a Honda Civic by 7 p.m. or risk unemployment.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
Verb
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In 1966, Charles de Gaulle, the French President, pulled France out of NATO’s unified military command so that the country could develop its own nuclear deterrent, with the proverbial button situated in Paris, not Washington.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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The northern lights are best viewed in the dark, so it's recommended to situate yourself away from light pollution.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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“Set up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20up. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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