setups

noun

plural of setup
1
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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2
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 How about the latest tech setups from Bentley and Rolls-Royce? — Eric Brandt, AJC.com, 10 July 2026 This pop-up design could be useful for quick living-room setups, outdoor movie nights, or ceiling projection while watching from bed – helped by a 90-degree adjustable projection head. — New Atlas, 10 July 2026 Home recovery lab setups are all over social media right now, with fitness fans stacking saunas, cold plunges and red light panels in garages and spare rooms. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 Hale Health pegs entry-level red light panels at $300 to $600 and full-body setups at $2,000 to $5,000 or more. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 The cable's failure caused long delays in call setups across multiple states, including Arizona, Texas and Washington. — Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026 Despite these advantages, high-voltage electrical setups face two main operational challenges. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026 And because all physical gaming setups are different, the Odyssey G5 is adaptable in real life thanks to its ergonomic stand. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026 In the comments, fans found the designer's tour to be both hilarious and relatable to their own attic setups. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setups
  1. layouts
  2. sequences
  3. formations
  4. arrangements
  5. formats
Noun
  • The Amelia costs from CAD 145,000 (roughly US$102,000) and has lots of options available, such as alternative layouts, building materials, and even a bathtub/shower instead of the standard shower.
    — Adam Williams July 09, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
  • There are also suites, like the Mountain View suite, a two-level tower room with stunning sights, or the Family suite with options for unique configurations of beds and layouts to suit a family’s specific needs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • Robbyant said the model also provides stable object boundary detection, enabling robots to continuously track object edges and structures across video sequences.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • There are a lot of action sequences where Moana and Maui have to get themselves out of harrowing situations, including a fairly sizable lava monster that might freak out really little children.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Definition of sequences
Noun
  • Even more striking, the course was built directly into black lava beds (officially called ancient basalt rock formations) from an inactive volcano about 20 minutes away.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Alternating magnetic polarities ensure reliable alignment into square lattice formations.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of formations
Noun
  • Harry's team announced the decision over the weekend, which came after months of talks regarding security arrangements for the family.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • The presumption was the decor would involve tons of flowers, given the elaborate floral arrangements surrounding Swift when Kelce proposed to her in his Leawood backyard last summer.
    — Lisa Gutierrez July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of arrangements
Noun
  • The organization has since worked to better align the international promotion of French films, series, animation, documentaries and audiovisual programs at a time when boundaries between formats and platforms continue to blur.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • The Japanese entertainment and technology company said new PlayStation titles released starting in January 2028 will be sold through the PlayStation Store and by retailers in digital formats only.
    — Anzar Mehraj, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of formats

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