1
as in to prove
to gain full recognition or acceptance of
a first novel that established him as one of the most promising writers of his generation
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2
as in to demonstrate
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
the developers haven't established that there's a need for another shopping center in town
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as in to initiate
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
established the first school in the town
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Recent Examples of establish
On the holiday island of Phuket, a plan has been proposed that would establish zones restricting where cannabis could be bought and sold.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 28 June 2025
Trump said the Supreme Court ruling allows his administration to go back to court and win its case opposing birthright citizenship, which was established under the 14th Amendment just after the Civil War.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Of the five that made the cut, the Yankees, Tigers and Cubs have the best statistical odds, establishing themselves among a clear group of favorites that have begun to coalesce at the top of the rankings midway through the season.
—Neil Paine, New York Times, 17 June 2025
An effort to establish a library district in La Grange Park failed after a referendum was defeated in the late 1950s, according to media reports from 50 years ago.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 28 June 2025
Trump said the Supreme Court ruling allows his administration to go back to court and win its case opposing birthright citizenship, which was established under the 14th Amendment just after the Civil War.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Of the five that made the cut, the Yankees, Tigers and Cubs have the best statistical odds, establishing themselves among a clear group of favorites that have begun to coalesce at the top of the rankings midway through the season.
—Neil Paine, New York Times, 17 June 2025
An effort to establish a library district in La Grange Park failed after a referendum was defeated in the late 1950s, according to media reports from 50 years ago.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
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Kennedy’s actions are potentially deadly, and the CDC has the data to prove it.—
Michael A. Hiltzik,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Meteorologists are losing a sophisticated tool that many say has proved invaluable when monitoring and forecasting hurricanes.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
28 June 2025
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During the clip, Row's husband repeatedly demonstrated the simple action of placing the ball into the machine before it was thrown out of the other side.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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However, Charlie demonstrates an unexpected capacity for lethal action, using his intelligence and computer skills to orchestrate elaborate and unconventional methods of eliminating his enemies.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The water initiates a chemical reaction that lasts about six hours.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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The company has reportedly initiated preliminary steps toward launching an initial public offering.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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One thing is for sure, Robinson’s decision to exercise the early-termination option in his contract for next season created a bit of salary-cap flexibility for the Heat this summer.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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The start-up founded in 2020 by Cristina Di Carlo and Matteo Corbellini, CEO and chief technology officer, respectively, boasts the patented proprietary solution Miktòs geared at the management of textile waste, which is turned into raw material alternative to virgin or recycled plastics.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Lululemon was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1998 and has emerged as a leading retailer in the fashionable athletic space.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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According to the lawsuit, Thomas was introduced by women's swimming head coach Mike Schnur to the women's swimmers during a team meeting in Fall 2019 as their incoming teammate.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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Despite the Maxton Hall books publishing in 2018, more readers will now be introduced to the books for the first time.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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At Evans High School, Children’s Home Society of Florida and the University of Central Florida pioneered the state’s first Community Partnership School in 2012.—
Andry Sweet,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Thorium was pioneered in America decades ago, but has been taken up by China to great success.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Only 11% of Candidly customers have launched the student loan retirement match in connection with secure 2.0.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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Many organizations should consider launching a convoy of innovations.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
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“Establish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/establish. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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