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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 agreement between the union and OSPM includes a 10-day grace period for rent payments, establishes a schedule for major repairs and formally recognizes the union, along with any future unions in buildings owned by Ostro.
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The result establishes Mercedes as the clear championship favorite at the outset of the 2026 season after its drivers qualified first and second and achieved maximum points.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
Demolition is far easier when the ground isn’t saturated or frozen, planting performs best in spring and fall, and new sod establishes most reliably in moderate temperatures.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
But we are left wondering what is the point that the hearing establishes.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
But the Constitution establishes the government as no more a secular state than a religious one (unlike, say, France or Turkey).
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Healey’s office says the PLA establishes consistent wages and safety standards for contractors and subcontractors.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The result establishes Mercedes as the clear championship favorite at the outset of the 2026 season after its drivers qualified first and second and achieved maximum points.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
Demolition is far easier when the ground isn’t saturated or frozen, planting performs best in spring and fall, and new sod establishes most reliably in moderate temperatures.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
But we are left wondering what is the point that the hearing establishes.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
But the Constitution establishes the government as no more a secular state than a religious one (unlike, say, France or Turkey).
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Healey’s office says the PLA establishes consistent wages and safety standards for contractors and subcontractors.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishes
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There proves a fundamental, existential dilemma.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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In its defense, the Pacifica is the exception that proves my rule.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
11 Mar. 2026
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The study demonstrates a new level of miniaturization and scalability for optical beam-combining hardware used in high-power laser systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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While the magnitude of these surges varies by context, the temporal clustering of activity in both cases demonstrates that social media visibility is driven by discrete political and moral shocks rather than sustained baseline engagement.—
Arnaud Kurze,
The Conversation,
9 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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Satellite analysis by the AP shows that the school, as well as other targets struck the same day, had characteristics visible from the air that could have identified them as civilian sites before they were struck.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Fanning has been suspended without pay for assaulting two women, including his 30-year-old daughter, a court docket shows Thursday.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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KeyBanc initiates Planet Fitness at overweight Key says the fitness company is too attractive to ignore.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The attack bypasses many standard malware protections because the user initiates it.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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Dresses with empire silhouettes—that is, a high waist directly under the bust and a softly falling skirt that creates a romantic, almost fairytale-like drape—have become especially popular in the bridal market as a result.—
Madeline Dangmann,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Jordan creates two distinct personalities with his main characters.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Ritz Kids program introduces younger guests to the excitement of the island through games, arts and crafts, and adventures in and around the water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Levy Rozman wrote a book that introduces infants to the chess board.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2026
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This lineup launches with an Opening Day doubleheader on March 26, while Boston’s first NBC/Peacock date comes on June 14 against the Rangers.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Password, which is hosted by Keke Palmer and Fallon, launches its third season, which was renewed in August, as revealed by Deadline.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Establishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishes. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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