set up as (something)
phrasal verb
set up as (something); setting up as (something); sets up as (something)
: to start one's own business
She set up as a wedding planner.
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The lower level holds two additional bedrooms, one of which is currently set up as an office, plus a screening room, a den, and a sauna.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
Given their status as two of SmackDown’s biggest stars, Orton and McIntyre both appear to be set up as potential WWE Championship challengers in the near future.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Jase Richardson, freshman guard, Michigan (Sports Illustrated): An undersized 6-foot scoring guard who could potentially best set up as a spark off the bench.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
After a quality rookie training camp performance, Wallace was set up as the third inside linebacker entering the season.
—Mike Kaye
july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
Given their status as two of SmackDown’s biggest stars, Orton and McIntyre both appear to be set up as potential WWE Championship challengers in the near future.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Jase Richardson, freshman guard, Michigan (Sports Illustrated): An undersized 6-foot scoring guard who could potentially best set up as a spark off the bench.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
After a quality rookie training camp performance, Wallace was set up as the third inside linebacker entering the season.
—Mike Kaye
july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
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“Set up as (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20up%20as%20%28something%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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