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as in layouts
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 sequences
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 setups
EagleEye has a flexible design that works in different setups, such as helmets, visors, and glasses.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
There are rarely artificial-lighting setups and usually only a compact camera filming the action.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
On platforms like TikTok, Instagram, X and Goodreads, bookish users often tout images of impressive titles and aesthetically pleasing reading setups or monthly reading lists with dozens of books already checked off.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Especially in industrial setups, up to 75% of the power that’s being used is to manage water.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
These setups often require fine motor control or familiarity with human artifacts.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025
Nearly all of our bullish trade ideas over the past few months have been bullish pattern breakouts, which isn't surprising given that the broader market remains in an uptrend — naturally producing more of those setups.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
From budget-friendly upgrades to full-on Wi-Fi 6E mesh setups, the savings are rolling in.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
The bike is offered in both chain and belt-drive setups, with the belt paired to an Enviolo CVT hub for seamless ratio changes.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
There are rarely artificial-lighting setups and usually only a compact camera filming the action.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
On platforms like TikTok, Instagram, X and Goodreads, bookish users often tout images of impressive titles and aesthetically pleasing reading setups or monthly reading lists with dozens of books already checked off.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
Especially in industrial setups, up to 75% of the power that’s being used is to manage water.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
These setups often require fine motor control or familiarity with human artifacts.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025
Nearly all of our bullish trade ideas over the past few months have been bullish pattern breakouts, which isn't surprising given that the broader market remains in an uptrend — naturally producing more of those setups.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
From budget-friendly upgrades to full-on Wi-Fi 6E mesh setups, the savings are rolling in.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
The bike is offered in both chain and belt-drive setups, with the belt paired to an Enviolo CVT hub for seamless ratio changes.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setups
Noun
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These storefronts will be smaller and more manageable than the sweeping layouts of previous Bed Bath & Beyond stores.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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Most have generic layouts, long URLs and simple forms asking for a claim ID from your email or postcard.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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These sequences include footage of the survivors on set watching the proceedings, adjusting costumes or nodding in recognition of sets.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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There can be hundreds of prompts, and revisions of prompts, resulting in video sequences with some resemblance to protected work, but the eye is sometimes in the beholder.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Moran Point, named for landscape painter Thomas Moran, has dramatic perspectives of the Colorado River winding through ancient rock formations.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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While searching the area around the monastery, researchers climbed some rock formations and found dozens of unfamiliar-looking millipedes with colorful legs, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Yes, in that there were indeed recordings made in 1982 of some Nebraska songs in fuller arrangements with Bruce’s E Street bandmembers.—
Will Hermes,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, fully remote working arrangements for open positions have declined, and more employers are adopting hybrid arrangements requiring tech talent to spend three or more days in the office.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And to see our work in more formats (text, video, audio) and on more platforms (JSOnline, of course, but also Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and more).—
GREG BOROWSKI,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Still, Montgomery is a Flex-at-best option in 12-team formats.—
Brad Evans,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Setups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setups. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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