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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
This latest round of funding supports an exciting range of projects from emerging creatives forging new paths to established voices exploring new creative territory. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Then, after weeks of sit-ins and marches, Dharmendra Pradhan, the education minister, stepped down, a rare blow to Modi’s government, and one that more established opposition parties had been unable to land. — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
The island has long served as a navigational landmark for vessels traveling along the waterway, including through a lighthouse established in 1914. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026 The pipeline from military service to national political leadership is well-established in the United States, yet the number of veterans in political office is falling. — Brandon J Archuleta, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 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
  • United never looked settled defending corners or set pieces, which further encouraged the home fans to get behind their team.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 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
  • But there's no confirmed international launch either, so I wouldn't get carried away just yet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The confirmed case inside an elementary school has some Harford County residents concerned about the presence of wildlife in the community.
    — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of confirmed
Verb
  • The Rams showed life at the end of the first half and the beginning of the second, and that ultimately proved enough for a 24-9 victory in front of 73,621.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • My joyride with the Pro R Boost proved this rig offers no better out-of-the-box performance experience for the money.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of proved
Verb
  • The cells demonstrated reversible fluorination and defluorination, the processes through which fluoride ions move into and out of electrode materials during charging and discharging.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • And members of both parties were taking stock of the deep reach Democrats demonstrated Tuesday, with Senate, House and state legislative seats flipped in red strongholds that have not been up for grabs in a presidential race in years.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of demonstrated
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  • The beaches here are lined with colorful guesthouses and design-forward boutique stays like Jakes Hotel, a beloved family-run establishment founded by local artist Sally Henzell.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The law firm was founded by employment lawyer Kristen Prinz, whose business-side practice includes workplace trainings, investigations and audits, according to her firm’s website.
    — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of founded
Adjective
  • Sirianni had been steadfast in his faith in Mannion over the last few weeks but did not give him an endorsement when asked if the beleaguered coordinator would keep his role.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Chris is a champion for Connecticut, for the core values of our nation, and a steadfast defender of democracy, both at home and abroad.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of steadfast
Adjective
  • Engineered for both land and ship platforms, the system complements the proven ASTER missile family, reinforcing integrated air and missile defense architectures to neutralize emerging hypersonic threats.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Hydraulics are a proven way to get muscle, but not the only one.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of proven
Verb
  • The latest Illinois Report Card, released last month, showed Black students trailing their peers across most academic measures.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Winkle says the school district eventually showed her the footage more than two months after the incident.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
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“Established.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/established. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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