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adjective

Definition of establishednext
1
as in settled

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as in demonstrated

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verb

past tense of establish
1
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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Recent Examples of established
Adjective
Alvarez entered the Air Force as an established Olympic medalist. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 When founders join established shows, they're introduced to communities that already trust the host. — Julio Cesar Gomez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
The 11-time Grammy Award winner also established the My People Fund after the 2016 Great Smoky Mountains wildfires, providing eligible Sevier County families whose homes were destroyed with $1,000 a month for up to six months. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Mac Klein was born in Brooklyn, New York in September 1914, six months before the City of Miami Beach was established. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for established
Recent Examples of Synonyms for established
  1. settled
  2. confirmed
  3. proved
  4. demonstrated
  5. founded
  6. steadfast
  7. proven
  8. showed
Adjective
  • In settled possession, expect to see fluidity from the midfielders.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Jacobs launched Marc by Marc Jacobs in 2001, cementing his eventual status as a fashion mogul — and, at moments throughout his career, as a kind of enfant terrible who, as it’s shown in this documentary, has cooled down a bit, more settled and reflective in his late career.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of settled
Adjective
  • The Ebola outbreak centered in the eastern Ituri province is the fastest-growing in the disease’s history and remains out of control with 5,713 confirmed cases, including 2,744 deaths, according to Congolese health authorities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Elliott matter-of-factly told the story about his name, as well the later discovery through 23andMe of his biological father’s likely identity and the confirmed existence of many half siblings, just by pushing a button.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of confirmed
Verb
  • Remote club-to-club conversations had proved fruitless, so senior figures travelled by Eurostar to Lille and an initial €60m deal was struck on Monday.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • However, a 2026 paper on the subject has proved controversial; a formal rebuttal claims that the analysis is flawed.
    — Carrie Arnold Contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of proved
Verb
  • Linux password file retrieved The researchers demonstrated the threat on an AMD computer running a current Linux kernel.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Welding classes used to have students huddled behind a teacher who demonstrated a technique, Estrada said.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrated
Verb
  • The company was founded in Atlanta by Georgia Tech students, and is still headquartered in the city.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Candle True Stories is part of Candle Media, the media holding company co-founded by former Disney execs Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of founded
Adjective
  • But the same steadfast pursuit that’s placed the attorney at the center of nearly every call for racial justice in the past decade has earned Crump more than a few detractors.
    — Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In spite of the steadfast testimony of those who went over the antlers as meticulously as anyone could, there are still many detractors.
    — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of steadfast
Adjective
  • The digitally native activewear brand, which surpassed $1 billion in revenue in 2025, is confident in its proven US retail model to drive global growth.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Bowen and Manor Solomon, a new signing from Tottenham Hotspur, are the only proven wingers currently available to Nuno, while Castellanos and Pablo are the main forward options.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of proven
Verb
  • The win showed progress, but just a small amount at this point.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Earl showed precision with both short and deep balls, like on successive 45-yard scoring tosses.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Established.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/established. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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