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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
Proposed by MKs Simcha Rotman and Yulia Malinovsky, the law establishes the practical mechanisms — procedural and evidentiary — to secure convictions of Nukhba terrorists, after which the death penalty could be imposed.
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Benjamin Weinthal , Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The draft legislation establishes safety standards, insurance requirements and data privacy protections.
—John Seng, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Each season, the company establishes a private base camp at Union Glacier in the southern Ellsworth Mountains, about 600 nautical miles from the South Pole.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The Phillies thrive when their offense establishes early rhythm, especially at home, where their lineup tends to generate more consistent power production and pressure on opposing pitchers.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
With the help of a silent backer, the designer establishes Schiaparelli Pour le Sport at 4 rue de la Paix.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
The commission establishes hunting and fishing regulations, sets seasons and budgets and oversees other administrative duties for the department.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
The ordinance establishes June 2 as the hearing date for the City Council to decide whether to approve the assessment fee increase.
—City News Service, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The agreement also establishes a $1 million family care benefit fund and professional development fund of at least $2,500 per year for each faculty member.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Benjamin Weinthal , Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The draft legislation establishes safety standards, insurance requirements and data privacy protections.
—John Seng, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Each season, the company establishes a private base camp at Union Glacier in the southern Ellsworth Mountains, about 600 nautical miles from the South Pole.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The Phillies thrive when their offense establishes early rhythm, especially at home, where their lineup tends to generate more consistent power production and pressure on opposing pitchers.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
With the help of a silent backer, the designer establishes Schiaparelli Pour le Sport at 4 rue de la Paix.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
The commission establishes hunting and fishing regulations, sets seasons and budgets and oversees other administrative duties for the department.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
The ordinance establishes June 2 as the hearing date for the City Council to decide whether to approve the assessment fee increase.
—City News Service, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
The agreement also establishes a $1 million family care benefit fund and professional development fund of at least $2,500 per year for each faculty member.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishes
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But the data proves that horror sells tickets.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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Their reunion proves to be more complicated and dramatic than romantic, leading Kitty to find new friends — and romances — while building a life in the South Korean city.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Their willingness to adapt demonstrates forward-thinking leadership from BORA.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Simpson’s paradox demonstrates how counterintuitive statistics can be This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
31 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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The video shows Woods being handcuffed after failing a sobriety test.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Scientific evidence shows that kratom carries real risks that are often downplayed or misunderstood.—
Andrew Kolodny,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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In reality, the IRS typically initiates contact by mail, especially for tax balance issues or enforcement actions.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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William Blair initiates nLIGHT as outperform William Blair said in its initiation of nLIGHT that the laser company has plenty of upside.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Inside, a central ramp—which spirals upward and outward from one exhibition floor to the next—creates an open interior space, flooded with daylight that pours in through a glass dome.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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That creates an opportunity for automation.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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His world is turned upside down when Alex introduces him to Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), a young wizard-in-training in need of guidance.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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Marius introduces the idea of Q’s first love as well, in the same way that Gigi does.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Here’s what to know about what this means for SpaceX, which has large operations in Hawthorne and launches its workhorse Falcon 9 rockets from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the push for efficiency moves upstream to the supply chain as Cascale launches a strategic framework to help Asia-Pacific manufacturers move beyond fragmented regulatory hurdles.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Establishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishes. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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