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as in environments
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
the novice camper felt lost outside of his familiar urban setting
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as in scenes
the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set
the setting for the novel is Victorian England
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Recent Examples of settings
Backed by a $293 million Series B led by Alibaba Cloud, ShengShu is positioning Motubrain as a key step toward general-purpose embodied AI systems capable of operating across diverse real-world settings.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
In clinical settings, exosomes are injected into the scalp.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
In settings where efficiency becomes a guiding principle, interactions can shift toward the surface, with less space for nuance, memory, and continuity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Acronyms are especially useful in high-pressure settings such as the emergency department, where time is limited, Barnett said.
—Clarissa Brincat, Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
In contrast to many other fields, psychiatry still diagnoses complex conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism solely through clusters of behavioral symptoms observed in clinical settings.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
This compact stand mixer features modern styling and an easy-to-use dial for changing between its six speed settings.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Ubiquitous yet endlessly adaptable, the money plant integrates effortlessly into indoor settings while contributing to gentle transpiration.
—Nolan Lewis, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026
The company didn't elaborate on how the new settings work.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
In clinical settings, exosomes are injected into the scalp.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
In settings where efficiency becomes a guiding principle, interactions can shift toward the surface, with less space for nuance, memory, and continuity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Acronyms are especially useful in high-pressure settings such as the emergency department, where time is limited, Barnett said.
—Clarissa Brincat, Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
In contrast to many other fields, psychiatry still diagnoses complex conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism solely through clusters of behavioral symptoms observed in clinical settings.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
This compact stand mixer features modern styling and an easy-to-use dial for changing between its six speed settings.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Ubiquitous yet endlessly adaptable, the money plant integrates effortlessly into indoor settings while contributing to gentle transpiration.
—Nolan Lewis, Architectural Digest, 27 Apr. 2026
The company didn't elaborate on how the new settings work.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settings
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Rather than relying on centralized data factories, this lightweight and scalable system allows data to be gathered across diverse real-world environments, enabling us to generate millions of hours of data per year.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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By integrating airborne launch platforms with FPV strike drones, the military is evaluating whether layered drone deployment can improve speed, flexibility, and survivability in contested environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Behind the scenes, general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton have discussed that this year’s draft will hinge on Day 3.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The paintings incorporate scenes Martinez witnessed during nighttime walks through Istanbul, contemplating the boundaries and borders created by the city’s barriers, amid political unrest and oppression.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Blame the idea that there should be equity and fairness in hiring all people from all backgrounds.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Shikari sees financial advising as a clearer path for people of these backgrounds, presenting it as a way to reward their initiative and sustained effort.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Until sound effects, tones, and grating atmospheres rub right up against the dialogue.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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That’s unfortunate, as a number of important phenomena, from the earliest galaxies to the features of exoplanet atmospheres, are only detectable at infrared wavelengths.—
JOHN TIMMER,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Creators pose before aesthetically pleasing backdrops for brand partnerships.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Sponsors this year include Park Life (their team will be pouring wine at the event), along with Mercedes-Benz of Orlando and Porsche of Orlando, whose beautiful rides serve as ritzy backdrops for event photo-ops.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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In hot locales, plants perform best in part shade.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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But after decades of being confined to the coasts and random Rust Belt locales, it was sanctioned as an official high school sport by 29 states as of last fall.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the sanitized and alienating new surrounds, with the camaraderie of the early Hyperion days but a faint memory, long-simmering discontent about working conditions wouldn’t take long to boil over.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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While the large spring-fed lake serves as the centerpiece of this area, there’s much more to Lake Geneva and its surrounds.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Midwest Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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There is no equivalent on Chinese sets, where directors have been known to demonstrate the blocking themselves.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Ravens, who have an offensive coordinator in Declan Doyle who is expected to lean on multiple tight end sets, still have just two tight ends on the roster.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Settings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settings. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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