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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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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
Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
News round-up Real Madrid set up El Clasico in Spain’s Supercopa by leathering Mallorca 3-0 last night.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
It came assembled in the box with one washable mop head and spray bottle already attached, making setup nice and easy.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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The California Department of Fire and Forestry Protection has set up information pages with evacuation shelter locations for the Palisades fire, Eaton fire, Hurst fire, Kenneth fire, and Lidia fire.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
News round-up Real Madrid set up El Clasico in Spain’s Supercopa by leathering Mallorca 3-0 last night.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
The temporary setup will see Maddow one again in the anchor chair every night at 9 starting on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
It came assembled in the box with one washable mop head and spray bottle already attached, making setup nice and easy.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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The rest of it is going to be put toward actually making his music a success.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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However, parents provided detailed posts on social media which stated that the district will be split at the Union Pacific Railroad line along Denton Highway, which is the Keller Fort Worth border, which puts 27 of the 42 schools in Fort Worth.—
Cody Copeland and,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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Methods include establishing healthy lifestyle habits, opting for certain medical procedures, and implementing complementary methods that help improve blood flow in your legs.4 Testing/Screenings Spider veins are primarily diagnosed through a physical exam by a healthcare provider.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 Jan. 2025
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Apply large doses of sage green on kitchen cabinetry or walls to establish a more peaceful atmosphere in the hub of your home.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
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Most recently occupied by a menswear store that shuttered in 2020, this building erected in 1860 needed to be stripped down in its entirety, including the roof, as lead was discovered there during the early stages of the renovation.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
9 Jan. 2025
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Photo of the billboard Tampa Sports erected back in 2018 to lure an outdoor game.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2025
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After watching the fire’s swift and unstoppable spread, the fledgling U.S. Forest Service developed a military-style apparatus built to eradicate wildfire.—
Justin Angle,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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Calmer but dry conditions will build Thursday with some moisture arriving this weekend.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The game stars a young Black woman called Hazel — a track runner capable of wielding strange, lacy magic which either heals the world around her or fends off enemies.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Danny Pintauro is healing after a scooter accident during the holidays left him hospitalized with a large scar on his abdomen.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Near Kenneth Fire Samsung Updates Galaxy S24, S23, S22, S21—But S25 Will Be Different The layout of the Epomaker Galaxy 100 is 1800 ANSI U.S with a full numpad and volume knob.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The living room, with exposures on either side, highlights the home’s pinwheel layout, in which rooms radiate out from the center like spokes on a wheel.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2025
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The average Premier League team have 57 sequences per match that start in the attacking half.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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That included an eight-save sequence in the third, in which Arlington pulled John Snider (21 saves) for all 1:34 of a 4-on-4 down 3-1 with 5:09 left – and kept him off for a 26-second 6-on-4 advantage.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 Jan. 2025
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The New York Times spoke to police officials in India who explained that Khan, 54, was stabbed multiple times before dawn at his house — situated in the wealthy Bandra neighborhood — on Thursday, January 16.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Caspian Sea is situated between Central Asia and the Middle East, bordering Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Russia and Turkmenistan.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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