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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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as in settled
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as in demonstrated
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Recent Examples of established
Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 16 June 2025
The strategic approach of acquiring both brand equity and production capabilities positioned Hershey to compete more effectively against established salty snack manufacturers while maintaining the agility of an emerging player in the category.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 30 June 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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Verb
In 1968, the two teams met in a matchup pitting an established powerhouse against an expansion team.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 16 June 2025
The strategic approach of acquiring both brand equity and production capabilities positioned Hershey to compete more effectively against established salty snack manufacturers while maintaining the agility of an emerging player in the category.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Adjective
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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Back in 2018, researchers demonstrated that dogs can detect malaria by sniffing socks.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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Motivated by these stories, Riley founded the Transition Academy.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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Printemps Group was founded in 1865 and operates 20 department stores in France.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The cameo list for Spinal Tap II is expected to be large, with confirmed appearances from Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Passengers with confirmed identities may then be subjected to additional screening.—
Alex Sundby
May 6,
CBS News,
6 May 2025
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More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2025
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However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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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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Its steadfast dedication to its classic roots, combined with a fearless spirit of innovation, results in pieces that never fail to amaze.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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But others in the political realm have been steadfast in their support of Gunn’s framing of the character.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
12 July 2025
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Research computing roles pioneered remote work arrangements, with many positions now fully remote or offering flexible scheduling.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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En Vogue pioneered girl groups and revolutionized R&B in the 1990s after launching in 1989 in the Bay Area, Buzzfeed recounted last year.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Established.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/established. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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