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setup

[set-uhp] / ˈsɛtˌʌp /
NOUN
arrangement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
composition foundation set-up structure system
STRONG
order organization plan start-up
Antonyms
STRONG
disorganization
NOUN
gullible person
Synonyms
STRONG
butt chump dummy dupe fool goat gull mark patsy pigeon pushover sap set-up sucker victim
WEAK
easy mark fall guy sitting duck
Antonyms
STRONG
brain
NOUN
accompaniments for alcoholic beverages
Synonyms
STRONG
fixings service set-up settings

Example Sentences

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“Post-conflict, we continue to see a positive setup for SLB, driven by its exposure to regional activity increases related to both repair work and volume growth,” UBS analyst Josh Silverstein wrote in a Tuesday note.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Knowing that Rocky’s voice would come from Grace’s unsophisticated computer setup, Ortiz gathered inspirations, at times subconsciously, from a variety of robotic sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

He said the closest analogues to this setup are November 2007 and December 2015, and meaningful downside followed after each of these examples.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

"Janelia had a one-of-a-kind setup that let us test and confirm what we were seeing."

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The independent learning setup only served to fuel my competitive streak.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama