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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 90/90 rule establishes a clear, objective timeframe.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Another part establishes boundaries for field trips or overnighters.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
The House voted 63-23 to pass Senate Bill 3, which establishes the wording of Public Question 1.
—Casey Smith, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Mike Souchak establishes the PGA 72-hole scoring record with a 257 at the Texas Open.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Phytoplankton establishes on the branches, which attracts zooplankton and insects.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Plant creeping thyme in the spring, keep the area weeded, plant plugs 12 inches apart, and keep the soil evenly moist while the lawn establishes.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
The ruling establishes that crossing between public land corners without touching private property does not constitute trespass.
—Karlee Provenza, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards for employees in the private sector and in government.
—Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Another part establishes boundaries for field trips or overnighters.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
The House voted 63-23 to pass Senate Bill 3, which establishes the wording of Public Question 1.
—Casey Smith, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Mike Souchak establishes the PGA 72-hole scoring record with a 257 at the Texas Open.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Phytoplankton establishes on the branches, which attracts zooplankton and insects.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Plant creeping thyme in the spring, keep the area weeded, plant plugs 12 inches apart, and keep the soil evenly moist while the lawn establishes.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
The ruling establishes that crossing between public land corners without touching private property does not constitute trespass.
—Karlee Provenza, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards for employees in the private sector and in government.
—Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishes
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This look again proves that the trim can belong anywhere, not just the collar or cuffs.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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While performances of the complete play with the incidental music are rare, a half-hour concert version, also rare but less so, proves effective.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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However, walking out of class demonstrates disrespect to the teachers who care for their well-being and support these students on a daily basis.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In this paradigm, the human demonstrates the task (by directly moving the robot’s arm or recording themselves performing an action) to teach it, for example, to serve water or organize a shelf.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 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.—
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 imagery of the Imam Ali Missile Base in Khorramabad, captured on January 5, shows that of the dozen structures destroyed by Israel, three have been rebuilt, one has been repaired while three others are currently under construction.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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That puts her among the top parenting content creators as Krystiana in her online videos shows her days and nights with her growing young family and partner Ryan Draney.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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William Blair initiates Stryker at outperform William Blair says the medical technology company is best positioned among peers.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Saturn conjoining Neptune initiates you into a slow and sacred beginning.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The breezy, wide-leg design combined with leg-elongating side stripes creates a flattering, fashion-forward look that feels California-approved.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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The collection also introduces new fits such as the Lennoxx, a women’s slim straight fit built for versatility.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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Event sponsor AdventHealth introduces a new purchase award for the 2026 event.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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The 15th annual Black Film Festival launches Friday, Feb 20, and is condensed this year from three days to two days of movie screenings and workshops at the Glen Theatre, 20 West Ridge Road in Gary.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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That gives the park nine days of downtime before the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival launches on March 4.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Establishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishes. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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