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as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
new business establishments sprang up all over in the postwar boom
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as in institution
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
the proposed change in pollution standards was opposed by environmental establishments across the board
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Recent Examples of establishment
The presidential election in Poland delivered the latest anti-incumbent surprise in what has been a tough period for establishment candidates the world over.
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Ian Bremmer, Time, 21 June 2025
Select suitable lawn grasses, fertilize properly (primarily in fall), lime as needed based on soil test recommendations, mow frequently only removing 1/3 of leaf tissue with each cutting, water during establishment and only to keep lawn green during drought.
—Dee Dee Kerscher, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
This tiny establishment with huge flavors is always in demand, so be sure to make a reservation.
—Essence, 18 June 2025
Satellite images revealed damage to Iran's Tabriz missile base resulting from Israel's attacks as the Islamic Republic fires barrages at Israel in reprisal for attacks on its military establishment and nuclear program.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Ian Bremmer, Time, 21 June 2025
Select suitable lawn grasses, fertilize properly (primarily in fall), lime as needed based on soil test recommendations, mow frequently only removing 1/3 of leaf tissue with each cutting, water during establishment and only to keep lawn green during drought.
—Dee Dee Kerscher, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
This tiny establishment with huge flavors is always in demand, so be sure to make a reservation.
—Essence, 18 June 2025
Satellite images revealed damage to Iran's Tabriz missile base resulting from Israel's attacks as the Islamic Republic fires barrages at Israel in reprisal for attacks on its military establishment and nuclear program.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishment
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The official also confirmed that U.S. sanctions on countries importing Iranian oil remain in place.—
Cecilia Hult,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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Trump should stick to his demands to limit enrichment and, with a ceasefire now in place, hope for a palace coup.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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But today’s escalating tensions go back to 1953, when British oil companies and the CIA orchestrated a coup and installed the Shah of Iran, a secular ruler willing to accommodate Big Oil and other corporate interests in the West.—
Robert Polner,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
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The company has partnered with Barco, a global leader in medical imaging displays, and Blackford Analysis, owned by Bayer, to enable cloud-native deployment of DL Precise across large systems and OEM platforms.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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That trend accelerated after World War II, driven by a combination of new military technologies and evolving global institutions.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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Amid this changing environment, institutions have been updating their curricula to better prepare their students and put a greater emphasis on on-camera training and on actors creating their own work.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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Kim said he was briefed on escape by the facility's administrators and ICE officials.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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The four Vantage facilities in the German deal are fully leased to three hyper-scale companies, all rated AA- or higher, with the largest holding a coveted AAA rating, according to a note from Scope Ratings.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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Its portfolio includes luxury luggage firm Globe-Trotter and Italian design firm Alessi.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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The firm, founded by major conservative donor Peter Thiel, has been the recipient of major US defense contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Stringer/Getty Images There are 59 active conflicts between nation states, an increase from last year and the most since World War II, according to the institute's 2025 Global Peace Index.—
Daniel Bush,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Among large cities, Austin tops the institute's list of growing cities, while Nashville is listed as No. 5, largely due to its thriving music and entertainment industry as well as its status as a national health care hub.—
Beth Warren,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
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The incident is the latest in a string of political violence aimed at public officials and their families, including a hammer-wielding assailant who broke into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's house and attacked her spouse, and fire set at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Read on to learn how to keep flies away, including the best natural ways to keep flies out of your house.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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Barrett’s ruling, however, left open the possibility that Trump’s birthright policy could be blocked nationwide under lawsuits brought by state governments, or class-action litigation to challenge the order on behalf of groups of plaintiffs who would be affected by the order.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Even the most dedicated seed-eating songbirds must eat insects and other arthropods, that many-legged group of creatures that includes spiders and millipedes, to produce eggs, to grow new feathers and to feed their young.—
Madeline Bodin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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“Establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishment. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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