Definitions

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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The kind of setup where chopping an onion felt like a small but persistent inconvenience.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

This setup converted the otherwise hidden orbital motion into an electrical signal that could be measured.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Below, a frame-by-frame look at the setup that went into the show’s season-two finale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The setup mirrored real-life decisions, but stripped away the usual complications.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

I looked around the yard, with Dari’s thoughtful, precise setup, and it was true.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller