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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
For decades, short-pulse lasers have required bulky setups, expensive components, and large cooling systems.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
And don't forget those portable displays that travel easily, turning trains, cafes, and hotel desks into workable dual-screen setups.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Many RVers use solar setups or power stations to keep the dish running through long work or streaming sessions.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
From riverbank views in rural England to high-end outdoor setups in suburban America, one thing is clear—the modern homebuyer’s heart lies outdoors.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Beaton’s portraits of Marilyn Monroe from 1956 shot at New York’s Ambassador Hotel went against his camp setups.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 20 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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
And don't forget those portable displays that travel easily, turning trains, cafes, and hotel desks into workable dual-screen setups.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Many RVers use solar setups or power stations to keep the dish running through long work or streaming sessions.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
From riverbank views in rural England to high-end outdoor setups in suburban America, one thing is clear—the modern homebuyer’s heart lies outdoors.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Beaton’s portraits of Marilyn Monroe from 1956 shot at New York’s Ambassador Hotel went against his camp setups.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setups
Noun
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As vehicles move toward higher levels of automation, interior layouts are being rethought.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 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
Noun
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A couple of these sequences are amusing, especially when two clueless and drunk teens drop by, and also when one of the victims mistakenly locks herself in the wrong car to get away only to discover Ben has the keys.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tarr's reputation for films tinged with misery and hard-heartedness, distinguished by black-and-white cinematography and unusually long sequences, only grew throughout the 1990s and 2000s, particularly after his 1994 film Sátántangó.—
Alina Edwards,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Besides the beach, the landscape has natural rock formations, sand dunes, and mandacaru cacti.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Thousands of tree swallows float down the coast, rising into snow globe formations when a deadly falcon appears on the scene.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Funeral arrangements are pending.—
Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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King Charles is reportedly cracking down on royal family housing arrangements and ordering non-working royals to fund their own lifestyles.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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SwifDoo also supports merging or splitting files, batch processing multiple documents, and converting PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and image formats.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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In terms of what’s next, the duo hinted at a weight management offering coming at the beginning of 2026, as well as possibilities for additional formats.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Setups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setups. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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