1
as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
set up tables in the living room for the party
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2
as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
set up a scholarship fund for deserving students from the inner city
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as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
set up a post from which to hang the sign
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
set up the prefabricated shed by following the instructions
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as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
don't worry, the doctor will set you up in no time
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as in layout
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 sequence
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 set up
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
The Foundation began in 1990 when Charles, then the Prince of Wales, set up the Institute of Architecture, which explored how to develop and build sustainable communities.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Macie Stump, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
The league, after several tweaks to the game’s format in recent years, has landed on a new setup.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Causeway traffic ▪ License plate readers: Police will set up license plate readers on the Julia Tuttle and MacArthur causeways heading to Miami Beach
▪ Checkpoints: A DUI checkpoint will be set up along Fifth Street, east of the MacArthur Causeway.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
The Foundation began in 1990 when Charles, then the Prince of Wales, set up the Institute of Architecture, which explored how to develop and build sustainable communities.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
This convenient setup makes planting, potting, and tending to your plants a breeze, all while offering easy access to your garden.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
The league, after several tweaks to the game’s format in recent years, has landed on a new setup.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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DeMelo, meanwhile, is putting together an underrated season.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Emmy-winning show puts an unlikely mix of reality TV stars competing to solve a murder mystery game in exchange for $250,000.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The initiative also pays homage to Hunt Hill Farm’s heritage, especially its role as the home of the local Plow-to-Plate program established in the 1980s by Ruth Henderson, founder of the New York Pops orchestra with her husband Skitch, decades ago.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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One of the city’s key goals outlined in its 2022 plan to reduce homelessness was to establish a permanent low-barrier shelter.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
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Wooden posts were erected on the site at some point, but the stone monument that remains today was begun around 2500 B.C.E. Adjustments were made to the positions of the smaller, inner bluestones 200 to 300 years later.—
Hannah Edgar,
ARTnews.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers, for example, have erected a dedicated transportation hub behind centerfield for public transportation and rideshare.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Last year, the board cut a program that, for three decades, made building affordable houses cheaper.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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Rush Limbaugh built his career on delivering a steady stream of trolling sound bites on his radio show.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The mood was like an eternal shiva — the celebration of the South L.A. rapper’s cinematic life is muted, the search for meaning and healing unending.—
Jeff Weiss,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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The legal proceedings have already been harrowing for so many victims, their families and shooting witnesses as well as the broader community of Highland Park, a North Shore suburb of more than 30,000 residents that’s still grappling to heal from that traumatic day.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The intrigue: There's a new track layout this year, which will shorten COTA's 3.41-mile circuit.—
Nicole Cobler,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Prepare for emergencies and common issues: Have a backup plan for emergencies and familiarize yourself with the festival layout and the locations of emergency services.—
Joan Pabón,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Oh, and sometimes a low-impact hit when the elevator lands at the end of the sequence.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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This chaotic sequence has felt more like an HBO drama than the reality for the largest public school system in the United States.—
Matt Gonzales,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And there’s a glorious selection of rental homes and condos situated on both the ocean and the harbor.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Mansions from Melville’s era and even older homes still stand in New Bedford, Mass., roughly 50 miles south of Boston and situated along the Acushnet River on the state’s southern shore.—
Josh Ocampo,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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