ESTABLISHES Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

establishes

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present tense third-person singular of establish

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 In addition to the weekly shows and game coverage, the partnership also establishes a joint year-round collaboration focused on community initiatives that serve Southern California. —

Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 14 May 2026 This establishes a safe zone called the Learned Homing Area. —

Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 13 May 2026 The policy also establishes greater consequences for repeat offenders and when incidents involve minors serving in staff or volunteer roles. —

Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026 The agreement also bolsters AI protections, specifically around consent and compensation, and establishes minimum rate increases. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 May 2026 Once a good root system establishes, transplant slips into the garden. —

Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026 The study also establishes a possible design strategy for future carbon capture materials. —

Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026 The most important is a 2001 law that establishes a right to DNA testing for inmates who want to challenge their convictions or sentence. —

Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026 The county board establishes goals and priorities every year on which the superintendent is evaluated. —

Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

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That opacity serves a clear purpose, but Martelli is enamored by it to a fault, and Inés’ refusal to question the people around her or make any significant decisions beyond keeping her mouth shut eventually proves more trying than helpful.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Our rendition of the French bistro favorite proves that this dish doesn't have to be tricky.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 2026