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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 nonprofit James Beard Foundation was established in 1986, shortly after chef and TV personality James Beard’s death.
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Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
In order to establish a market rate for Orlik’s work, Ford proposed an exhibition at a friend’s gallery, in London.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
In spite of his ability to carry the ball forward — a point of difference from his fellow midfielders — Willock has never quite established himself as integral, at least in part because of his struggles with injury.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The science transparency rule in the first Trump administration was intended to limit the EPA’s ability to consider epidemiologic studies like those that established the health harms from exposure to secondhand smoke and to PM2.5, fine particles often from pollution.
—H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
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Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
In order to establish a market rate for Orlik’s work, Ford proposed an exhibition at a friend’s gallery, in London.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
In spite of his ability to carry the ball forward — a point of difference from his fellow midfielders — Willock has never quite established himself as integral, at least in part because of his struggles with injury.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The science transparency rule in the first Trump administration was intended to limit the EPA’s ability to consider epidemiologic studies like those that established the health harms from exposure to secondhand smoke and to PM2.5, fine particles often from pollution.
—H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
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After nearly three years of sleeping on this Avocado, it's proven its durability—there's zero sagging or other issues.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 June 2025
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In that sense, this lasting legacy of this really good horror movie may well prove to be the shot-in-the-arm given to the blues.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Your contrarian takes demonstrate independent thinking that can't be faked or prompted into existence.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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What’s happening Medieval Fair for all ages: The Society for Creative Anachronism will be demonstrating different arts, craftsmanship, fighting styles, and more from the Middle Ages.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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The proceedings were initiated following a complaint filed by La Liga, which joined the case as a private prosecutor.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The beloved shortstop wanted to be in Boston for his entire career, and even initiated a team-friendly extension to further that dream.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Early childhood Lawmakers approved landmark legislation to fund an endowment account to create more affordable child care in Connecticut in the coming years.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Haddish founded the She Ready Foundation to help L.A. foster kids like herself.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Both clubs were founded in the same working-class neighbourhood, known as the mouth of Buenos Aires.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Since the appointment of Miguel Cardoso at the end of last year, the Portuguese coach has introduced more defensive discipline and a greater focus on set pieces.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Other apps have introduced similar height filters (though Tinder remains the most popular among them — at least 14% of American adults have used it, per Pew Research Center).—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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While an official cause of death was not disclosed, the beloved musical auteur, who helped pioneer the studio-as-instrument, influencing generations of musicians in pop and beyond, was revealed, in early 2024, to be living with a neurocognitive disorder akin to dementia.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2025
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Goldman Sachs pioneered the concept with its Returnship program, which launched in 2008.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Celebrities have been able to leverage the opportunity of direct-to-consumer to launch a number of major businesses, and Arnett, Hayes and Bateman are just the latest in a long line of stars to do so.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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First to launch new products is power accessory super brand Anker.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Establish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establish. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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