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setup

[set-uhp] / ˈsɛtˌʌp /


NOUN
accompaniments for alcoholic beverages
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Setup: The toys adapt to a new home, Bonnie’s bedroom, where Woody gets relegated to the unfamiliar role of benchwarmer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Already Strong Security Setup: If you have a well-configured home network with strong passwords, updated firmware, WPA3 encryption and regularly updated devices, your baseline security may already be quite good.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

Setup man David Hernandez sustained the same injury after getting back.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2024

Apple also introduced Family Setup, software that let parents track their children’s locations, manage their contacts list and limit their notifications.

From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2022

Enter ALT+S and then select 1, Modem Setup.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd




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