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as in settled
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as in demonstrated
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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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Recent Examples of established
H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
Where Sun is a dabbler, Geffen is an established connoisseur.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 16 Apr. 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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Adjective
During the first Trump administration, the EPA replaced several independent scientists on its advisory boards in a manner that deviated from established practice, according to the Government Accountability Office, and brought in scientists connected with the industries the EPA regulates.
—H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
Where Sun is a dabbler, Geffen is an established connoisseur.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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The latest wide-scale analysis of data from the Euclid Space Telescope has demonstrated just how big of an impact this European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft is set to have on science.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
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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Decade after decade, the city remains steadfast in the face of adversity.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Among those who left in time, some remained steadfast in their lifelong friendships, as did their children.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Another documentary about Combs produced by 50 Cent is in the works for Netflix, without a confirmed release date.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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There is no confirmed release date for Ransom Caynon season two.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Injury Concern Before Australian Open Osaka’s withdrawal came as a shock after the 27-year-old showed no signs of pain or problem in the 35-minute opening set.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 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
Verb
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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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Deployments to the region are a demonstration of Australia's resolve to support an open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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This channels air from the front to underneath, then over the hood and windscreen to keep it stable.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Established.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/established. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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