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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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But the house, originally built in the 1960s, felt clunky thanks to a massive fireplace that obstructed views and odd layouts with far too many twists and turns.—
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar,
Architectural Digest,
4 Nov. 2025
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Images of the concept show multiple layouts, including one that features a pair of large captain-style seats and another with a reclining bench that looks like it can be used as a bed (a third row of seats also looks to be an option, but that’s no fun).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each character has their own specialized sequences for these moments, and can go a step further once their synergy meter fills, allowing two fighters to do a special team-up that’s also customized to each individual pairing.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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The book has a lot of action sequences and also physical transformations.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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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The necessary arrangements had to be made, on the planet, and in the sky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The president said that on-campus living arrangements for students result in better success rates.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Others have tested new formats on the eve of an election in a bid to woo the broadband crowd.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Battered by the global TV advertising downturn and shareholder squabbles, the company has been attempting to pivot to a digital-first model centered around streamer Joyn, while at the same anchoring its overnight ratings and build sellable global formats.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Setups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setups. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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