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as in settled
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as in demonstrated
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as in proved
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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as in documented
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 founded
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 established
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
So what can new and established businesses learn from them?
—Andi Cross, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Mediterranean herbs are heat and drought tolerant once established.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Normally a team would draft a young quarterback to either start or sit behind a veteran, but unless the team views Fields as an established veteran, this move wouldn't fit either of those criteria.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
So what can new and established businesses learn from them?
—Andi Cross, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
It is well established that partisans of the winning side in a presidential election become more optimistic about the direction of the economy, and those of the losing side more pessimistic.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Mediterranean herbs are heat and drought tolerant once established.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for established
Verb
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And many strikes proved far deadlier.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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The second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Seattle’s pursuit of veteran guard Will Fries in free agency demonstrated a willingness to be aggressive to address the interior of the line, and this would fit that approach.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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This was more history for the SEC, which demonstrated its superiority in November and has backed it up to date.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Printemps Group was founded in 1865 and operates 20 department stores in France.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Motivated by these stories, Riley founded the Transition Academy.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Decade after decade, the city remains steadfast in the face of adversity.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Among those who left in time, some remained steadfast in their lifelong friendships, as did their children.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Another documentary about Combs produced by 50 Cent is in the works for Netflix, without a confirmed release date.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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There is no confirmed release date for Ransom Caynon season two.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Injury Concern Before Australian Open Osaka’s withdrawal came as a shock after the 27-year-old showed no signs of pain or problem in the 35-minute opening set.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The team focused on the northern end of town, known as Upper Brooklyn, where records showed the founding families once lived.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For example, a deal that came through a warm referral from a board member is far more likely to close than one initiated by cold outreach.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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However, umpires ruled that because the contact was initiated out of play, no interference had occurred.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This independence is intended to allow the Fed to focus on its dual mandate: promoting maximum employment and maintaining stable prices.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The unpredictability makes the U.S. seem less stable, less reliable, and a less safe place for their money, experts say.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Established.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/established. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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