setups

plural of setup
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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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Recent Examples of setups That makes this triple-digit discount the ideal opportunity to elevate your backyard barbecues, tailgate setups, or amateur DJ performances. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026 Among the possible setups that observers have spitballed was the idea of splitting their oversight between networks and studios. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 Single-tier ledges are simpler, while multi-tier setups allow accessories to stack. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setups
Noun
  • More complex layouts might eventually produce stronger swimming or other movements.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Drivers knew the back entrances, the factory layouts, and the best path to the boss of a mom-and-pop workshop.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • There are a number of sequences in the film that really stand out.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The partnership effectively aims to shift some chip-design work from engineers manually operating individual software tools to agents capable of carrying out longer sequences of engineering tasks.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Riot formations that are teleologically designed for making arrests also play with predictions.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This is important because, from late 2025 into early 2026, three other bullish formations failed to produce any meaningful upside follow-through.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The large rooms all have plenty of room for kids and the various suite arrangements accommodate larger families.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Details regarding arrangements will be announced in the coming days.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Stream, a strategic partner for Talpa Studios, focused on creating formats for the streaming generation, has developed several other titles that are gaining traction in the market.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Renowned British scientist and broadcaster Brian Cox has struck a deal with SPT International Production’s Digital Studio that will see the pair create his formats in the digital space for the first time.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Setups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setups. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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