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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
Meanwhile the Magisterium has come under the control of one Marcel Delamare, an ideologue who establishes a quasi-fascist regime in Britain.
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Lev Grossman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The faculty group said the question was specifically meant to address the controversial antisemitism bill — AB 715 — Newsom signed earlier this month, which establishes a new Office of Civil Rights and a statewide Antisemitism Prevention Coordinator in an effort to rein in antisemitism in schools.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
This establishes a secure attachment and is essential for proper development, said Martha Edwards, director of the Ackerman Institute’s Center for the Developing Child and Family.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Assembly Bill 888 establishes a grant program aimed at helping low- and middle-income homeowners in high-fire-risk areas to pay for the removal of flammable vegetation and implement other mitigating measures—like installing fire-resistant materials—within 5 feet of their homes.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 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.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The policy also establishes data privacy rules for residents interacting with public systems and requires signage in multiple languages explaining the ordinance be posted in city facilities.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Proposal would strengthen language in state constitution A third proposal authored by Green and Jacque would strengthen language in Article I of the state constitution, which establishes a right to keep and bear arms.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Verstappen's perfect weekend re-establishes the Red Bull racer as a real title threat to the McLaren drivers who lead the standings, marking a major turnaround after the reigning champion all but dismissed his own prospects earlier this year.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
Lev Grossman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
The faculty group said the question was specifically meant to address the controversial antisemitism bill — AB 715 — Newsom signed earlier this month, which establishes a new Office of Civil Rights and a statewide Antisemitism Prevention Coordinator in an effort to rein in antisemitism in schools.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
This establishes a secure attachment and is essential for proper development, said Martha Edwards, director of the Ackerman Institute’s Center for the Developing Child and Family.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Assembly Bill 888 establishes a grant program aimed at helping low- and middle-income homeowners in high-fire-risk areas to pay for the removal of flammable vegetation and implement other mitigating measures—like installing fire-resistant materials—within 5 feet of their homes.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 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.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The policy also establishes data privacy rules for residents interacting with public systems and requires signage in multiple languages explaining the ordinance be posted in city facilities.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Proposal would strengthen language in state constitution A third proposal authored by Green and Jacque would strengthen language in Article I of the state constitution, which establishes a right to keep and bear arms.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Verstappen's perfect weekend re-establishes the Red Bull racer as a real title threat to the McLaren drivers who lead the standings, marking a major turnaround after the reigning champion all but dismissed his own prospects earlier this year.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishes
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Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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An evening with the Addams proves just the remedy.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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There’s been a misguided assertion that what’s happening with ICE is only a Latino issue, but ICE’s bombardment of both Black and Brown communities in Chicago demonstrates otherwise.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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But Costco also demonstrates the limitations of fighting political battles through a store.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The clip, just over a minute long, shows officers shouting commands as a woman in a keffiyeh steps past a blue line painted on the property.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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FactSet data shows that more than three-quarters of the companies that have so far posted results exceeded analysts' earnings estimates.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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Saturn retrograde in Pisces initiates a minor frustrations within this lunation.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
20 Oct. 2025
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Wells Fargo initiates Exxon Mobil at overweight Wells sees several positive catalysts for the country’s largest fossil fuel company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Earth’s magnetic field radiates from our planet’s poles, arcs deep into space, and creates a vast, magnetic bubble, known as the magnetosphere, that protects us from the solar wind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Just as the close loss at Oregon served as the cornerstone of their playoff-worthy resume last year, the loss at South Florida creates a giant stain this season.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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For the Fed, that introduces a serious blind spot.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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From a Christmas Toy Drive to a family dinner full of surprises where Kayleigh introduces Darren to Denise (Jackée Harry), her mom, the two clash and connect in a series of moments that are both funny and heartfelt.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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The series, which launches on October 28, is produced by Bloomberg, in partnership with No Smiling.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Without hesitation, Estevao launches himself and tries an overhead kick.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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