Synonyms of setups

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layouts
• formations
• formats
• configurations
• arrangements
• designs
• conformations
• setouts
• plans
• compositions
• schemes
• structures
• builds
• constructions
• getups
• makeups
• constitutions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sequences
• arrangements
• distributions
• arrays
• dispositions
• layouts
• orders
• orderings
• disposals
• series
• chains
• continuities
• priorities
• processions
• designs
• systems
• structures
• successions
• progressions
• patterns
• alignments
• precedences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disorders
• disruptions
• upsets
• confusions
• disorganizations
• disconnections

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of setups

But instead of trading in the whole rig and starting from scratch, owners can step up with higher tier setups and accessories. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Our best wireless and Bluetooth speakers roundup covers everything from tiny travel companions to much louder setups. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

The key test was performed independently on two nominally identical devices, one at EPFL and one at the Weizmann Institute, using separate experimental setups. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

No two El Niño years are the same, but one of the best ways to try to figure out what's going to happen this winter is to look back at previous winters that had similar setups going into the season. — Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Guests who need accessible room setups or transportation are encouraged to arrange these in advance of their visit. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Game Changer season eight has been all about escalation, with the producers focusing on audacious ideas, technically complicated setups, and bigger, more chaotic casts. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Hybrid setups and conversion tools offer a middle ground, letting users reduce distractions without permanently losing smartphone functions. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Unfortunately, the film’s most inventive moments are in its rearview by the time these setups transpire. — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026