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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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 organization is also working with ranchers to establish prescribed burn associations to manage the damaging plants and is organizing community cutting days to reduce woody encroachment further.
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Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Richardson’s fine-toothed research establishes Peter’s importance as a writer and a singular inhabitant of his time.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Reports over the years have established different perceptions.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
If Missouri can’t establish a deep threat, teams could focus on preventing the run by putting defenders closer to the line.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
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Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Richardson’s fine-toothed research establishes Peter’s importance as a writer and a singular inhabitant of his time.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Reports over the years have established different perceptions.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
If Missouri can’t establish a deep threat, teams could focus on preventing the run by putting defenders closer to the line.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
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Spring is quick to acknowledge that Macy’s still has much to prove.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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But those ties aren't proven, and Venezuelan drugs make up a tiny fraction of those trafficked into the United States.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Like something out of an early Transformers movie, researchers at Caltech have just demonstrated how a humanoid and a drone can team up to accomplish multiple forms of movement.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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The department intends to make sure participants have a safe space to demonstrate and intends stop any unlawful activity.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Members of Detroit’s police oversight board are calling for changes to how the department initiates minor stops after two recent police shootings that began with stops for drinking in a parking lot and an obscured license plate.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The maximum group size is eight people and the tour route (starting in Deer Valley or Snowbird) is chosen by the initiating reservation.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Heavy snow and strong winds could impact major routes, isolate higher-elevation communities, and create hazardous conditions for early-season recreation.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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After an effort to create a Falls of the Ohio national park fell short in 1967, Kentucky and Indiana officials struggled to stop the falls from becoming a garbage dump.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Oct. 2025
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White Flame was founded over a decade ago to explore for oil and gas in Greenland.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Two decades after co-founding the Dodos with drummer Logan Kroeber, singer and guitarist Meric Long will release his first solo album under his own name.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
21 Oct. 2025
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So in 2017, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases formally recommended parents introduce children under the age of 3 to allergens like nuts.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Aquatic nuisance species are non-native plants and animals that can cause ecological or economic harm, or even harm to human health if introduced to a body of water.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Back in 1910, Vladimir had pioneered research in radiology and launched the first search for uranium deposits in the Russian Empire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the country has pioneered a Blue Economy—an ocean-first approach that puts conservation before consumption, sustainability before spectacle.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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Days after Sora 2 launched, TikTok, Reddit, and YouTube filled with tutorials on how to scrub out its tiny watermark — the only clue AI made a clip.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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When Allswell first launched, it was positioned as a stylish, affordable alternative to big-name mattress brands.—
Rebecca Grambone,
Architectural Digest,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Establish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establish. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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