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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
Once soil health improves, many gardeners find that digging individual planting holes is sufficient for establishing crops.
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Instead, Angine de Poitrine are more like Meshuggah or Dawn of Midi, establishing a meter and then creating rhythmic illusions using creative bursts of syncopation.
—Christopher R. Weingarten, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Rodriguez will likely face the same hurdle in establishing how he, as a taxpayer who attended Rutgers, was harmed by financial decisions made about athletics.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Ramaphosa has responded to the water crisis by establishing and chairing a National Water Crisis Committee, elevating water to a presidential authority alongside electricity and logistics.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
At Tuesday’s meeting, Stillwell was unable to secure sufficient support for a moratorium on data centers in Sugar Grove, but the board did find some consensus on establishing zoning changes while the village looks at modifying its existing regulations.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Federal law provides the strongest and most consistent protections, establishing a floor of exemptions that applies nationwide.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The exhibition opens with Korine’s early works from 1997 onward, establishing his interest in non-linear storytelling.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Pietro Talini died in the early 1980s and Luigi Talini took over, establishing the nursery as a place for Sacramento gardeners and homeowners to find high-quality plants and helpful service.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Instead, Angine de Poitrine are more like Meshuggah or Dawn of Midi, establishing a meter and then creating rhythmic illusions using creative bursts of syncopation.
—Christopher R. Weingarten, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Rodriguez will likely face the same hurdle in establishing how he, as a taxpayer who attended Rutgers, was harmed by financial decisions made about athletics.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Ramaphosa has responded to the water crisis by establishing and chairing a National Water Crisis Committee, elevating water to a presidential authority alongside electricity and logistics.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
At Tuesday’s meeting, Stillwell was unable to secure sufficient support for a moratorium on data centers in Sugar Grove, but the board did find some consensus on establishing zoning changes while the village looks at modifying its existing regulations.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Federal law provides the strongest and most consistent protections, establishing a floor of exemptions that applies nationwide.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The exhibition opens with Korine’s early works from 1997 onward, establishing his interest in non-linear storytelling.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Pietro Talini died in the early 1980s and Luigi Talini took over, establishing the nursery as a place for Sacramento gardeners and homeowners to find high-quality plants and helpful service.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishing
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But Viktor Arvidsson, who assisted on all three regulation goals and is proving to be a fantastic acquisition, beat Greaves on a backhander to cash the two highly improbable points.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Arabia is also proving its usefulness as a US ally.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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If a property is flagged, farmers may challenge the designation by demonstrating that the deforestation was legal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite the promising development, a string of other restaurants and businesses have been left out, demonstrating deeper challenges for the corridor in the long term.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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McHugh, who joins CAA after serving as founding agent at United Talent Agency’s ventures group, will work across film, television, music, sports and digital talent to build global consumer brands and businesses.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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The pair will support the subsidiary’s founding mission to develop and produce projects in the UK and across Europe.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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The complaint included Colorado State Patrol inspection records showing 19 notices in the years leading up to the crash -- most related to brake problems.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Auriemma wasn’t finished showing his displeasure.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Leo, who studied canon law, has spent much of his first eleven months in office assessing the Vatican internally, like a new chief executive getting to know a firm’s culture before initiating strategies for optimal performance.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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So when, in December 2025, thousands of ICE agents descended upon the Twin Cities, initiating two months of unrest and violence, restaurants were not at the forefront of the headlines, but acutely absorbing its impact.—
David Farley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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On the Island of the Gods, fresh ideas arrive like waves, creating a glorious cocktail of cultures and influences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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One recalled how their oldest child once pushed an unplugged vacuum cleaner across the living room, carefully creating vacuum lines without actually cleaning anything.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The showrunner revealed that the upcoming fourth season will mark a creative reset, introducing a fresh narrative while keeping the ensemble cast intact.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
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Netflix picked up the first two seasons of Sullivan’s Crossing two months later, introducing a broader audience to the show based on the best-selling novel series by Robyn Carr.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Orta is a frequent early adopter of pioneering dye technologies.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The content creator is known online, not only for her unique and pioneering vlog style, but also for her sartorial style.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Establishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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