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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
Rooms full of computer setups abut secured labs, most equipped with one-way see-through walls so sightseers can sneak a peek at the genetic endeavors underway.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
This lets architects and engineers directly compare air-conditioning setups and control strategies early on, using real numbers rather than guesses.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
At massive audiovisual conferences like ISE 2026, extreme projection is everywhere, from the large venues and expansive screens to immersive installations and rental setups built around impressive brightness.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
Companies are moving away from fully remote work policies, according to new data, with hybrid setups gaining traction and return-to-office (RTO) requirements emerging as the most common model ― and Dallas is no exception.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Pest expert Juan Rezk has deep experience with this, having tested marigolds in dozens of garden setups.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
For the first time since the pandemic, more than half of Fortune 100 companies moved from hybrid setups to fully in-office policies.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
In many setups, this enables screeners to stop hunting for every bottle of sunscreen in a bag and instead focus on whatever the system flags.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
But there’s also a lot to love about the world of kids’ bunk beds these days that will make the days of summer camp a relic of the distant past, between sleek architectural setups with carved out nooks for climbing up to the top and cozy styles with separate staircases baked in.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
This lets architects and engineers directly compare air-conditioning setups and control strategies early on, using real numbers rather than guesses.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
At massive audiovisual conferences like ISE 2026, extreme projection is everywhere, from the large venues and expansive screens to immersive installations and rental setups built around impressive brightness.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
Companies are moving away from fully remote work policies, according to new data, with hybrid setups gaining traction and return-to-office (RTO) requirements emerging as the most common model ― and Dallas is no exception.
—Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Pest expert Juan Rezk has deep experience with this, having tested marigolds in dozens of garden setups.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
For the first time since the pandemic, more than half of Fortune 100 companies moved from hybrid setups to fully in-office policies.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
In many setups, this enables screeners to stop hunting for every bottle of sunscreen in a bag and instead focus on whatever the system flags.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 29 Jan. 2026
But there’s also a lot to love about the world of kids’ bunk beds these days that will make the days of summer camp a relic of the distant past, between sleek architectural setups with carved out nooks for climbing up to the top and cozy styles with separate staircases baked in.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setups
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From cutting-edge lighting systems to duplex layouts with spiral staircases, here’s how top designers and organization experts are taking dressing room and closet design to the next level.—
Jennifer S. Li,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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This includes short-throw and ultra-short-throw options designed for small venues, curved surfaces, and non-standard layouts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Feb. 2026
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The opening sequences feature Gomis in a Paris studio auditioning first-time actors Correa and Kouadio, along with a host of other potential cast members.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Their 11 goals conceded from direct attacks (defined as shot or goal-ending open-play sequences that start inside the team’s half and move at least 50 per cent towards the goal) that year were only exceeded by Luton Town and Sheffield United (13), who both ended up relegated.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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And then, without any warning, these formations disperse water, disturbing an otherwise pleasant day at the beach.—
Wayne Chan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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These geological formations are abundant in parts of Iowa that sit on top of the Midcontinent Rift — an event from more than one billion years ago when North America attempted to split apart and large amounts of lava seeped from the earth.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
17 Feb. 2026
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Private funeral arrangements have been made.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Similar arrangements work elsewhere in the NFL.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Many full-time creators now run six or more revenue streams across multiple formats.—
Martin Moszkowicz,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Wagh stresses that the evolving market requires flexible content strategies across theatrical, streaming and emerging formats including microdramas.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Setups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setups. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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