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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
Alan McClay, Sourcing Journal, 26 June 2025
The tension between established and new art, which seeks to simultaneously acknowledge greatness in the past while overturning its rank deficiencies, is often palpable.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 16 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
As with many of other steps already taken towards sustainability, once this becomes an established part of consumer expectations, there can be no going back.
—Alan McClay, Sourcing Journal, 26 June 2025
The tension between established and new art, which seeks to simultaneously acknowledge greatness in the past while overturning its rank deficiencies, is often palpable.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 16 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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Without a confirmed leader, implementation is on hold.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology said Friday that Harvard undergraduates and postgraduates, as well as students with confirmed offers of admission, were welcome to study there instead.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC news,
27 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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The recall, which was initiated on March 17, pertains to Red Shell Teriyaki Sauce.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.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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Despite setbacks — including talks of a walkout, which stalled when leadership got wind of the strategic move — the cheerleaders remained steadfast in their pursuit.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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While some things have changed since then — such as her hair color and last name — Brett’s philosophy on the power of education and educators has remained steadfast, even as the culture and technology of both education and the world shifted.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
Verb
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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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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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“Established.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/established. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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