sets up

VERB

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrange assemble begin build build up construct create erect establish found inaugurate initiate install institute introduce launch open organize prepare put up raise strengthen

WEAK

back compose constitute elevate excite exhilarate inspire make provision for originate prearrange put together rear stimulate subsidize usher in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease close conclude confuse decrease demolish destroy disarrange dismantle disorder disorganize disperse end finish ignore lessen neglect raze ruin scatter stop weaken

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sets up

"We've got some highly skilled analysts who do a lot of work pre-game and give information to the officials: such as what they're likely to see, the way that the team sets up," Webb said.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Olsen: The final episode really lands it so well as far as being both funny and scary and also the way that it sets up a next season, which happily is happening.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

The dynamic sets up potential inflation relief for shoppers and restaurants looking to pare down their costs for protein.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

That sets up Tesla for a “solid quarter” when it reports financial results on Wednesday afternoon, according to Morgan Stanley’s Andrew Percoco.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

He sets up a card table for me in his office.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson