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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
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.
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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
This streaming amplifier is the first new product from the company in over a year, and it's designed to be installed by home audio professionals who do custom setups in luxury residences.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 Jan. 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
Unlike traditional combustion-only or fully electric setups, the system allows smooth switching between electric and combustion power modes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
With elite tacticians in England’s top division, a greater proficiency in out-of-possession setups can sometimes see little goalmouth action with both teams cancelling one another out.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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
This streaming amplifier is the first new product from the company in over a year, and it's designed to be installed by home audio professionals who do custom setups in luxury residences.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 Jan. 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
Unlike traditional combustion-only or fully electric setups, the system allows smooth switching between electric and combustion power modes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
With elite tacticians in England’s top division, a greater proficiency in out-of-possession setups can sometimes see little goalmouth action with both teams cancelling one another out.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setups
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Some in the modern stable blocks have duplex layouts and private patios.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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The passenger version supports flexible layouts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Under this framework, a cell’s identity is determined by which of its tens of thousands of genes are turned on, something that can be represented by the sequences of RNA molecules (copies of active DNA regions) present in the cell.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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The film gets aesthetically expressive in slow-motion sequences when Colin is riding pillion on Ray’s bike, capturing the sensual excitement of it all, the wild ride that Colin has chosen to take.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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There were three jumps in all, each scored based on how well the two mirrored the formations given to them by the competition committee ahead of time.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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The stunning building seamlessly flows with the surrounding area, rising out of the red rocks just like a prominent peak, offering stunning views of the iconic red rock formations that Sedona is famous for.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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The fee was around the average for such arrangements, and far more than Elliott made in her occasional work as a housekeeper.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Tang added that software and services companies account for the largest share of payment-in-kind (PIK) loans, which refer to arrangements where borrowers can delay paying interest in cash.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Imaging, labs, wearables, and diagnostic tests are stored in various formats.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Investing in different formats that encourage scent layering and reimagining fruity and gourmand fragrances.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Setups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setups. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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