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as in proves
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 demonstrates
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 founds
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 establishes
The solid dramatic framework that Gyllenhaal establishes drives events onward with relentless force, and her film is devilishly clever in its fusion of gothic horror and film-noir tropes.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Each track establishes a groove, makes its point, and moves on just as quickly.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026
The Texas State Board of Education is a 15-member partisan body that oversees what students learn in school, approves new charter schools and establishes graduation requirements.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
ZKPs is a method that allows a person—looking to verify themselves—to answer statements in a manner that establishes trust to the verifying party without unveiling personal or secret information.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Should errors be discovered after certification, the authors could be subject to discipline under the bar’s code of conduct, which establishes standards for competence and professionalism.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The bill creates a new Office of Civil Rights within the California Department of Education and establishes what supporters describe as a first-in-the-nation statewide antisemitism prevention coordinator.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the new hydrogen supply infrastructure in Augsburg establishes the site as a functional hub for alternative fuel research.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
The head coach establishes a tone, a way of doing business, a guide to conducting yourself, and that tone often shows in wins and losses, as well as organizational unity.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Each track establishes a groove, makes its point, and moves on just as quickly.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026
The Texas State Board of Education is a 15-member partisan body that oversees what students learn in school, approves new charter schools and establishes graduation requirements.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
ZKPs is a method that allows a person—looking to verify themselves—to answer statements in a manner that establishes trust to the verifying party without unveiling personal or secret information.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Should errors be discovered after certification, the authors could be subject to discipline under the bar’s code of conduct, which establishes standards for competence and professionalism.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The bill creates a new Office of Civil Rights within the California Department of Education and establishes what supporters describe as a first-in-the-nation statewide antisemitism prevention coordinator.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the new hydrogen supply infrastructure in Augsburg establishes the site as a functional hub for alternative fuel research.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
The head coach establishes a tone, a way of doing business, a guide to conducting yourself, and that tone often shows in wins and losses, as well as organizational unity.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishes
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This show proves that there’s a real appetite.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This mathematical confirmation proves that the physics of a kilometer-wide storm doesn’t require the sky.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Company leadership emphasizes that achieving positive operating cash flow less than two years after going public demonstrates the viability of the business model and positions TMTG for future revenue growth and long-term shareholder value creation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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As a dedicated online learner, Fajardo Perdomo consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of responsibility and a profound commitment to her academic growth.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments, at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
22 Feb. 2026
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Also in this episode, The Run-Through gets a behind-the-scenes look at the Rick Owens and Saint Laurent shows in Paris.—
Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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But a new modeling study shows mini-lightning can be created and studied inside a small block of plastic.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Typically, people aren't allowed to touch members of the British royal family, according to the BBC, though handshakes are permitted if a royal initiates it.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wells Fargo initiates Live Nation at overweight Wells Fargo says the concert promoter is firing on all cylinders.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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Although this seems old-school, research has shown that removing existing beetles may limit damage because more beetles aren’t attracted to the location, which creates a break in the feeding pattern.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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But the killing of Khamenei, who had ruled Iran for more than three decades, creates a leadership vacuum, increasing the risk of regional instability.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Post-transformation, Beckham introduces the new Franny while wearing a barely-there top of strung-together chunky jewels, a clever reproduction of the iconic costume worn by Rossellini in the 1992 film.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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This season, the show introduces new characters that inspire kids to overcome true-to-life challenges.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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On the domestic front, consumers will likely see the EV giant’s new product launches later this year, with the company’s new battery in focus, according to Cheng.—
Matthew Chin,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Owning a laptop from Apple is more affordable than ever with the new MacBook Neo, which launches later this month and costs nearly half the price of a MacBook Air.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Establishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishes. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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