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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
When auditing temporary outdoor setups, inspectors look for specific structural safeguards to protect food from external contamination like weather elements and pests.
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La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 19 May 2026
That is why other companies have been working on bigger drones and special delivery setups.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, have already launched their early holiday events, slashing prices on everything from budget-friendly bedroom displays to massive home theater setups.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026
Outfitters like Mills Wilderness Adventures lead multiday horseback journeys deep into the backcountry, complete with meals and camp setups, allowing travelers to experience this stunning, isolated place without the logistical heavy lifting.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
This is especially true when companies try to integrate SaaS apps with on-prem systems (about 25% of apps) or integrate across departments within large companies, which often have subtly different yet distinct setups.
—Thomas Berndorfer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
This paves the way to generate electromagnetic field intensities previously unheard of even in laboratory setups.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Improved sentiment in bitcoin is filtering through to crypto equities, with both treasury companies and miners showing healthier technical setups.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 11 May 2026
The result is smoother color gradation and exceptional post-processing flexibility—qualities that even the highest-resolution full-frame setups struggle to match.
—Robb Rice, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 19 May 2026
That is why other companies have been working on bigger drones and special delivery setups.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, have already launched their early holiday events, slashing prices on everything from budget-friendly bedroom displays to massive home theater setups.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026
Outfitters like Mills Wilderness Adventures lead multiday horseback journeys deep into the backcountry, complete with meals and camp setups, allowing travelers to experience this stunning, isolated place without the logistical heavy lifting.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
This is especially true when companies try to integrate SaaS apps with on-prem systems (about 25% of apps) or integrate across departments within large companies, which often have subtly different yet distinct setups.
—Thomas Berndorfer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
This paves the way to generate electromagnetic field intensities previously unheard of even in laboratory setups.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Improved sentiment in bitcoin is filtering through to crypto equities, with both treasury companies and miners showing healthier technical setups.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 11 May 2026
The result is smoother color gradation and exceptional post-processing flexibility—qualities that even the highest-resolution full-frame setups struggle to match.
—Robb Rice, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setups
Noun
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Kin caregivers particularly struggle to afford housing with enough rooms and accessible, aging-friendly layouts.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The permanent pavers add a personal touch to any outdoor area through distinctive layouts and textures.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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One important tool in early natural-language-processing work was ranking the frequency of word sequences.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The material, known as SAM, combines protein sequences derived from mussels, spider silk and amyloids, proteins capable of forming strong fibrous structures.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Havasu Falls, Havasupai Reservation, Arizona Havasu Falls, located within the Havasupai Reservation just beyond the southwest corner of Grand Canyon National Park, attract visitors with their bright blue and green waters and the surrounding travertine rock formations.—
Talia Avakian,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Entrepreneurship momentum continued in April, marking 560,194 new formations—a 9% increase over the same month a year prior.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Capital requirements, custody arrangements, and product design choices that depend on final rules will not have final rules at the 270-day mark.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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China’s Commerce Ministry merely confirmed arrangements on procuring aircraft and ensuing China’s supply of aircraft engines – technology where China still lags the US.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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As on-set conflict between Emilia and Esteban escalates, Sorogoyen begins to mix digital film, 35 mm, 16 mm and 8 mm, widescreen and box formats, color and black and white.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The trend is also showing up in more polished drink formats.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Setups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setups. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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