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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 lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court focused narrowly on the condo’s declaration, or the legal document that establishes the condominium, and the language in it.
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Catherine Odom
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Helping fans better understand who artists are and what inspires them establishes real connections that turn casual listeners into long-term fans.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
When hard times hit Lord Marlowe, Maisie, now an adult, steps in and establishes an amusement park on his estate.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The original goal—curbing profit shifting by large multinational corporations through a coordinated international tax floor—remains intact in theory, particularly under Pillar Two, which establishes a 15% minimum tax rate.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
And here’s somebody like Costco, establishes a brand called Kirkland.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
One can reason through the sort of self-reinforcing feedback loop this establishes.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The amendment further establishes the Indiana Rural Health Transformation Fund.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The cumulative nature of these criteria — being widespread, long term and severe — establishes a high bar for proving a war crime of this nature.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Catherine Odom
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Helping fans better understand who artists are and what inspires them establishes real connections that turn casual listeners into long-term fans.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
When hard times hit Lord Marlowe, Maisie, now an adult, steps in and establishes an amusement park on his estate.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The original goal—curbing profit shifting by large multinational corporations through a coordinated international tax floor—remains intact in theory, particularly under Pillar Two, which establishes a 15% minimum tax rate.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
And here’s somebody like Costco, establishes a brand called Kirkland.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
One can reason through the sort of self-reinforcing feedback loop this establishes.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The amendment further establishes the Indiana Rural Health Transformation Fund.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The cumulative nature of these criteria — being widespread, long term and severe — establishes a high bar for proving a war crime of this nature.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishes
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Jane Fonda’s courtside look proves that the best outfits are built on pieces that do the work for you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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This particularly applies to an opening visual metaphor, in which an old veteran is haunted by a vision of his past, which proves more excessive and obvious than enlightening.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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End-to-end humanoid control Figure claims Helix 02 demonstrates a major step forward in humanoid autonomy by performing continuous, multi-minute tasks that require tight integration of locomotion, dexterity, and sensing.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Interestingly, a 2023 study from the Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens demonstrates that dolphins can remember others’ signature whistles even after long periods of separation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the gun has more limited ammunition compared to semi-automatic pistols that can carry 10 to 17 founds or more.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
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Video shows Thompson walking down the sidewalk outside the hotel when a man approaches from behind and opens fire.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hinton’s work shows how institutions—from urban police to public housing and segregated, underfunded schools—have, through their practices, entrenched a racially unjust status quo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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The first reported royalties and milestone payments ($60M–$90M) as PowerCo initiates preparations for gigawatt-scale production.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The solar eclipse in Aquarius initiates a moment of awareness of the world around us and our personal goals.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
16 Jan. 2026
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Calvo's second executive order creates a task force to review business licenses in the city that may have ties to Cuba's government, with the potential for licenses to be revoked.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Browsing gets assistant Gemini in Chrome introduces new creative tools as well.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bridgerton Season 4 finally introduces Benedict Bridgerton’s love interest, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), and her backstory is further explored in episode 2.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
29 Jan. 2026
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His brand, Wizard Wellness, launches Thursday on its website with sinus rinses, nasal sprays, nasal sticks and oral strips, plus bundles around routines with each.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The solar eclipse in Aquarius on February 17 launches you down a new timeline that will unfold over the next two years.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Establishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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