setups

noun

plural of setup
1
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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2
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 Sovereign setups offer fewer services and are often missing crucial security tools, plus migrating existing systems requires costly rebuilds. — Michael Leone, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The over-all technical director, Oscar Lopez, whose day job entails managing events at Resorts World, hustled crews carefully among setups and sites. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 DirecTV will also coordinate with locations that changed their subscription or back-end setups in recent months. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026 HeyGears might well be the first to market for smaller setups. — New Atlas, 27 July 2026 Of note this season, there are myriad big genre swings that put the crew in western, horror, disaster movie and literally puppet setups and backgrounds. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 July 2026 The minimalist metal legs keep it airy and light on its feet, while three balanced compartments with adjustable shelves provide plenty of real estate for books, video game setups, or rows and rows of dishware. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026 There are many options for statement light fixtures to hang over your dining room table, but certain setups as seen as lackluster and dated. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setups
  1. layouts
  2. sequences
  3. formations
  4. arrangements
  5. formats
Noun
  • Images from China over the years have shown a mockup of the presidential office, other government agencies and street layouts in Taipei built in the Chinese desert and troops attacking it in exercises.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of layouts
Noun
  • The trailer establishes the film’s visual ambition through high-octane action sequences and production design that spans multiple geographical and temporal settings.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Over in the post-production room, one of the clearest examples of that evolving creative process came in during the edits and music supervision, where even individual sequences were still finding their identity as the show came together.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of sequences
Noun
  • The dramatic rock formations and suspension bridge make this one of the region’s most memorable walks.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • During the first three practices of training camp, Sadiq was used in a variety of formations and roles.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of formations
Noun
  • This will encourage the future flower stalks to be tall and strong—perfect for fall flower arrangements.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Either way, check the rental listings for the layout and sleeping arrangements to make sure everyone has a place to sleep.
    — Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of arrangements
Noun
  • New formats and models Some companies in China are going further to upend entertainment.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Beverages tablets and vapes already offer experiences with little to no traditional cannabis odor, Pih points out, and even smokeable and vapeable formats are getting more discreet through better formulation.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of formats

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