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as in proving
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 demonstrating
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 founding
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 establishing
Nile monitor lizards, a powerful invasive predator that can grow up to 7 feet long, are establishing breeding populations across multiple South Florida counties, and wildlife officials say the window to control them is closing fast.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Anderson said that would be the legacy of Perez’s last two years – and said establishing the autonomy of the Legislature is something Floridians will reap the rewards from.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
All seemed very much in order through 2 1/2 quarters, with Donahue’s 3-pointer establishing a 34-20 lead in the middle of the third.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
There have been more than 130 cases associated with the law, establishing a formidable precedent for its use.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Heigl has long advocated for pets' rights, establishing the Jason Heigl Foundation for animal welfare with her mother Nancy in 2008.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Both parties have pitched establishing such a panel.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
As other, more experienced players hid in a season that eventually saw Bradford relegated and Rahic removed by owner Stefan Rupp, the teenage loanee was a rare shining light, establishing himself as a fans’ favourite.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The government released thousands more documents in the decades that followed before establishing AARO to investigate sightings and publish reports.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Anderson said that would be the legacy of Perez’s last two years – and said establishing the autonomy of the Legislature is something Floridians will reap the rewards from.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
All seemed very much in order through 2 1/2 quarters, with Donahue’s 3-pointer establishing a 34-20 lead in the middle of the third.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
There have been more than 130 cases associated with the law, establishing a formidable precedent for its use.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Heigl has long advocated for pets' rights, establishing the Jason Heigl Foundation for animal welfare with her mother Nancy in 2008.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Both parties have pitched establishing such a panel.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
As other, more experienced players hid in a season that eventually saw Bradford relegated and Rahic removed by owner Stefan Rupp, the teenage loanee was a rare shining light, establishing himself as a fans’ favourite.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The government released thousands more documents in the decades that followed before establishing AARO to investigate sightings and publish reports.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishing
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China is proving to be an unreliable friend to Iran in this moment of crisis, and any authoritarian regime that’s counting on Beijing as its backstop should think again.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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As written and implemented, these laws place undue burden on proving individual culpability based on smoking-gun evidence of hate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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The system has progressed through multiple stages of technical evaluation and validation, demonstrating its potential for operational use in counter-UAV missions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Results from a handful of studies were middling — and then the largest study demonstrating its efficacy was retracted in January.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
10 Mar. 2026
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The current lineup features founding guitarist Neal Schon, longtime keyboardist Jonathan Cain, vocalist Arnel Pineda, drummer Deen Castronovo, bassist Todd Jensen and musician/backing vocalist Jason Derlatka.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Journalist Bryan Schott covered the Utah Legislature for years with a press pass, but was denied a credential after founding the news website Utah Political Watch.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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But authorities ultimately found Chapman through phone records showing multiple calls between him and Jalloh in the week prior to the shooting, according to the affidavit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Friday’s memo also reaffirms that Austin police will be expected to turn over body camera footage showing potential misconduct by federal agents to the Travis County District Attorney’s Office.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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And right now, Taylor cannot stop herself from initiating phone sex with Dakota even while sobbing over his indiscretions at Vanderpump Villa.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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For some people, like those with finicky internet or frequent power outages, initiating a long, slow download that runs in the background for hours or days isn't a viable option.—
Justin Pot,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Citi has also been investing in Charlotte through four affordable housing projects, creating or preserving over 630 units, Stein said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Lamps and fittings in bedrooms can easily be dimmed using an iPad, creating more theatrical mood settings than a stage lighting console.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Opened in 2023 next to the University of Maryland campus, Little Blue Menu is a 100-seat restaurant that serves as a permanent test kitchen for introducing new menu items and experimenting with twists on tried-and-true favorites.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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And three months before introducing the new decree, Argentina’s right-wing president Javier Milei, an ally of prime minister Giorgia Meloni, was granted citizenship by descent on a state visit to Italy.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Operating under the principle that two heads are better than one, pioneering Chicago craft breweries Half Acre and Maplewood are joining forces under one corporate umbrella.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Osaka, the pioneering introvert, is an icon.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Establishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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