SETUPS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

setups

noun

plural of setup

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 Its dual 10 Gbps WAN/LAN ports unlock multi-gigabit fiber connections and high-speed NAS setups, while Multi-Link Operation (MLO) allows devices to use multiple bands simultaneously for ultra-low latency streaming and AR/VR gaming. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 Erik Messerschmidt’s gorgeous cinematography, using Scott’s usual multi-camera setups, is a star unto itself, as is the work of the three dogs used to play Jasper. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Portrait setups and backdrops have also been added for people interested in practicing with models. — Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 Some setups are coordinated down to the colors and the finest decorative touches. — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Tickets that appear unavailable one day could go on the market weeks later as organizers gain a clearer picture of setups. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Those sessions allowed the drivers and their teams to get accustomed to the racetrack and try out different car setups and strategies, which is especially important on an unfamiliar track. — Stefan Becket, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 The shoe’s full-length visible Max Air was among Nike’s top cushioning setups of the era and the roster of players who wore the model are a testament to its performance abilities. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 The company works with smaller leagues like the Big Sky Conference and sees even smaller schools leaning into these one-stop setups to produce NIL content. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Azalea Group Palmares' flagship apartments provide a variety of layouts to suit various group sizes for those looking for more room and seclusion.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The curriculum prepares students for future education and careers in creative industries, requiring them to analyze, design and render complex graphics, package design, typography, layouts, corporate brand identities and web interfaces.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of layouts

Noun

That might also explain the movie’s attempts to supercharge its few action sequences, as if the filmmakers realized belatedly that a sad book without much incident wasn’t exactly prime summer studio release fodder.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
The genetic code is what life everywhere uses to convert the information contained in DNA into specific protein sequences.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sequences

Noun

These geologic formations are situated in lakes or rivers, but only become visible if water levels drop too low.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
Snorkelers and divers can swim past underwater kelp forests, awe-inspiring volcanic formations, and rocky reefs.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of formations

Noun

This megaplayful Spanish-language version has fun Latin arrangements (accordions!

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Some young residents, still early in their careers, are turning to unconventional living arrangements, including living with elderly roommates, to keep their housing costs down.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrangements

Noun

But the likely fake accounts potentially set up a legal quagmire for Temu, as European law bars the use of misleading formats for advertising.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Building on the spirit of the inaugural edition, this year’s chapter introduces new voices and evolving formats while remaining grounded in the festival’s—and Patina’s—core values.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

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