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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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Amazon has delivered before, and the setup suggests it may not be finished yet.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“In combination, we believe that is the right setup for a higher-valuation framework for Intel’s shares,” Acree said in his Friday note.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

This setup is in line with how other states operate and is intended to keep the process politically neutral.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Golf Association once listed five major causes of slow play: management practices, player behavior, player ability, course maintenance and setup, and course-design difficulty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

I loved the simulation setup that didn’t require months of study.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin