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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
Another provision establishes an access ban for minors.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The endowment establishes the Kevin Feige Division of Film & Television Production and will be a source of funding for faculty, students with additional programmatic support.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The mechanism that agricultural commissioners for Yuba and Sutter counties have at their disposal to curb theft is the annual walnut-buying period that establishes time frames and documentation requirements for buying and selling unprocessed walnuts.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
On top of everything, Sakura Fujirawa's music establishes a fluid rhythm, all while dialogue is completely absent.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
This provision establishes a new, permanent, dollar-for-dollar credit of up to $1,700 for individuals for donations to non-profit scholarship-granting organizations, according to the letters.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
The policy also establishes data privacy rules for residents interacting with public systems and requires signage in multiple languages explaining the ordinance must be posted in city facilities.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Visceral and tactile, the piece quietly establishes a visual language out of small seemingly insignificant moments that through subtle transformation become impactful expressions of grief and loss.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The Kremlin is eager for a broader diplomatic deal that re-establishes its international heft to justify its role in global institutions like the UN, the Center for European Policy Analysis wrote.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The endowment establishes the Kevin Feige Division of Film & Television Production and will be a source of funding for faculty, students with additional programmatic support.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The mechanism that agricultural commissioners for Yuba and Sutter counties have at their disposal to curb theft is the annual walnut-buying period that establishes time frames and documentation requirements for buying and selling unprocessed walnuts.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
On top of everything, Sakura Fujirawa's music establishes a fluid rhythm, all while dialogue is completely absent.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
This provision establishes a new, permanent, dollar-for-dollar credit of up to $1,700 for individuals for donations to non-profit scholarship-granting organizations, according to the letters.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2025
The policy also establishes data privacy rules for residents interacting with public systems and requires signage in multiple languages explaining the ordinance must be posted in city facilities.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Visceral and tactile, the piece quietly establishes a visual language out of small seemingly insignificant moments that through subtle transformation become impactful expressions of grief and loss.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The Kremlin is eager for a broader diplomatic deal that re-establishes its international heft to justify its role in global institutions like the UN, the Center for European Policy Analysis wrote.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishes
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The pro-union, NYCHA-founding leader who fought Tammany Hall and improved New York City’s public infrastructure proves there’s precedent for big social change in this town.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite looking like a fighter pilot who could win a game of dogfight football, Colin isn’t framed as a temptation for Marissa, and a lack of sexy secrets proves to be a recurring blind spot for the series, even if those two have plenty of other skeletons in their massive, boring closets.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite states’ commitments to protect the rights of journalists to carry out their work freely and safely, the lack of action by states demonstrates an alarming and deeply dangerous failure by the international community to uphold the rule of law when violations occur.—
Scott Griffen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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What’s next Our research demonstrates that policy-level solutions work.—
Anthony Bald,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Dak Brinkley shows pass rushing ability KU freshman defensive end Dak Brinkley recorded the first two sacks of his college career on back-to-back plays in the second quarter.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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The atlas shows routes spanning from Spain to Syria, connecting more than 5,000 ancient settlements.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Roth initiates Heartbeam as buy Roth said the med tech company is well positioned.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Members of Detroit’s police oversight board are calling for changes to how the department initiates minor stops after two recent police shootings that began with stops for drinking in a parking lot and an obscured license plate.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The research team highlighted that this process creates ideal conditions for atmospheric water vapour to condense into droplets on the cooler surface, the way steam condenses on your bathroom mirror.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Frank creates this Charles Atlas golden god specifically to adore and satisfy him.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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The third movie in the franchise reunites Fisher with the rest of the original Four Horsemen — Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco — as well as Mark Ruffalo and Morgan Freeman, and introduces new cast members Rosamund Pike, Ariana Greenblatt, Dominic Sessa, and Justice Smith.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Cipriani family's 71-story tower in Downtown Dubai introduces two collections of residences—the Signature and the Nobile—and even offers buyers a path to the city’s coveted Golden Visa.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Located on Florida's Space Coast, where NASA launches actually happen, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex puts you right in the heart of America's space program.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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The new series, which launches on November 12, is a combination of the original Hot Ones with the classic party game.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Establishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishes. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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