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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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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
The interim authorities are trying to establish power.
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CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Olen Zellweger, Leo Carlsson and Mason McTavish scored for the Ducks late in the third period after the Sabres twice established three-goal leads.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Trust signals, such as reviews, certifications, and high-quality blog content, can also help establish credibility.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Following the Christmas Day tragedy, a GoFundMe was established by a woman named Karen Barton to support Jones' family.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Olen Zellweger, Leo Carlsson and Mason McTavish scored for the Ducks late in the third period after the Sabres twice established three-goal leads.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Trust signals, such as reviews, certifications, and high-quality blog content, can also help establish credibility.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Following the Christmas Day tragedy, a GoFundMe was established by a woman named Karen Barton to support Jones' family.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for establish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
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However, that land proved to be insufficient for the expansion plans, prompting the purchase of an additional 900-acre lot.—
Dylan Butts,Emily Tan,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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In fact, Bella Hadid has repeat-worn the style with many off-duty looks, proving that the timeless silhouette adds an outfit-elevating touch.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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The new technology described in the study demonstrates the incredible potential of combining classic engineering principles (like the Tesla turbine) with modern materials science to address long-standing industrial challenges.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Earlier protests demonstrated many Iranians’ opposition to the theocracy’s hard-line ideology, its insistence on the hijab, its control of media and education, its general brutality.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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Live it Up on Wednesday agreed to initiate a voluntary recall, according to the FDA.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Stop watering and expose the bulb to cool temperatures—ideally under 55 degrees Fahrenheit—to initiate dormancy.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Horned Frogs are far from an offensive juggernaut, but TCU has typically been able to create open looks off the pick-and-roll with Harding or by feeding Punch in the post.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2026
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Teachers' associations from Natomas, Rocklin, Twin Rivers, West Sacramento and Woodland used art supplies on Saturday to create signs of solidarity.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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However, former Federal Air Marshal Peter Johnson — who founded Archway Defense, which has trained state, local and federal law enforcement in firearms for the past decade — told WCCO the street is not the place to challenge a federal agent's orders.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The OpenSnow reporting and forecasting service is predicting four to eight additional inches at many resorts between Wednesday evening and Friday morning, although founding meteorologist Joel Gratz acknowledged that the weather models for this system have been a bit confounding.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Southwestern President Mark Sanchez told the committee Tuesday that his school and its collaborators need to introduce an array of bachelor’s degree programs to help meet the needs of students and employers in South County, home to 500,000 people.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Lisianthus Vintage Wide-brim Fedora Hat I was first introduced to fine Italian hats through the older men and women in my family.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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The round-table style of the gathering – pioneered during large-scale assemblies organized by Pope Francis – signals Leo’s plan to continue his predecessor’s approach of seeking a more welcoming church, with leaders listening closely to Catholics in the pews.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Benirschke has a long history with the zoo, where his late father was a visionary scientist credited with pioneering the creation of the Frozen Zoo, a cryogenic cell bank for endangered species.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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This new initiative is a continuation of a Charlotte program that launched in 2024.—
Chase Jordan
January 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2026
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In the past year, California has launched several pilot programs that use AI to study dangerous roads and more efficiently answer tax questions.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Establish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establish. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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