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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
Getting the right head coach, someone who establishes a winning, no-nonsense mentality in the locker room and the administrative building every single day, is crucial to ensuring success as the Dolphins move forward.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
The extended rave scene establishes the tone in a film that refuses to parallel park into a specific genre or, for that matter, stick to storytelling norms and expectations.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Most notably, lawmakers will decide whether to codify a plan that establishes a framework for reenvisioning the state’s overall approach to elder care.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
What Senate Bills 12 and 13 require Senate Bill 13, passed by the 89th Legislature, establishes new requirements governing how school districts acquire, catalog and challenge library materials, according to the Texas Education Agency.
—Claire Goodman, Houston Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
Senate Bill 1 also establishes the timeframe for Medicaid eligibility redeterminations, and requires the Secretary of Family and Social Services to transmit certain information to the federal government to prevent multiple state Medicaid enrollments.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
The non-binding memorandum of understanding on rare earths establishes a framework for cooperation between the two countries, focusing on reciprocal investment, exploration, mining and artificial intelligence applications, among other issues.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
The 90/90 rule establishes a clear, objective timeframe.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Another part establishes boundaries for field trips or overnighters.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
The extended rave scene establishes the tone in a film that refuses to parallel park into a specific genre or, for that matter, stick to storytelling norms and expectations.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Most notably, lawmakers will decide whether to codify a plan that establishes a framework for reenvisioning the state’s overall approach to elder care.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
What Senate Bills 12 and 13 require Senate Bill 13, passed by the 89th Legislature, establishes new requirements governing how school districts acquire, catalog and challenge library materials, according to the Texas Education Agency.
—Claire Goodman, Houston Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
Senate Bill 1 also establishes the timeframe for Medicaid eligibility redeterminations, and requires the Secretary of Family and Social Services to transmit certain information to the federal government to prevent multiple state Medicaid enrollments.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
The non-binding memorandum of understanding on rare earths establishes a framework for cooperation between the two countries, focusing on reciprocal investment, exploration, mining and artificial intelligence applications, among other issues.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
The 90/90 rule establishes a clear, objective timeframe.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Another part establishes boundaries for field trips or overnighters.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishes
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One standout look paired them with a crisp white blazer, black heels, a designer bag, and a chic pillbox hat for an elegant, luxe vibe that proves capris can be anything but basic.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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This colorful summer casserole proves that okra doesn't have to be fried to be delicious.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Power, speed, payload balance The quadruped demonstrates notable mobility metrics.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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What Pollan demonstrates is that AI is not incidental but fundamental to this violent alteration.—
Charles Finch,
The Atlantic,
24 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.—
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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Body camera video obtained by CNN affiliate WGRZ shows Shah Alam holding what appears to be two long black poles.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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When factoring in the exclusion date, the data shows that Arizona has not paid out any claims to providers once they were caught.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Typically, people aren't allowed to touch members of the British royal family, according to the BBC, though handshakes are permitted if a royal initiates it.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wells Fargo initiates Live Nation at overweight Wells Fargo says the concert promoter is firing on all cylinders.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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Although this seems old-school, research has shown that removing existing beetles may limit damage because more beetles aren’t attracted to the location, which creates a break in the feeding pattern.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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But the killing of Khamenei, who had ruled Iran for more than three decades, creates a leadership vacuum, increasing the risk of regional instability.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Benedict introduces Sophie to the queen as Sophie Gun, and Violet jumps in to call her a daughter of the Earl of Penwood’s cousin.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Developing the concept The project also introduces an unusual utility fee system to Minnesota.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Quarles hopes the service launches with safety features and failsafes to prevent accidents, adding that human drivers must remain cautious during the transition.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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Targeting is forcible contact with an opponent’s head or neck area where the offending player often uses the crown of his helmet to make contact or launches his body into the opposing player above the shoulders.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Establishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishes. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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