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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
Enabling continuous power while driving can transform the economics of electrifying freight, and establishing the manufacturing of ERS components supports regional industrial capacity.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The latest controls aim to tighten its grip on the supply chains that move rare earths from mine to market—and preempt other nations from establishing their own.
—Young Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The department is also active in structuring production companies and establishing domestic and international distribution ventures.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Posobiec’s early techniques seemed incompatible with establishing a serious political career.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
The talk throughout training camp centered on re-establishing a defensive identity and being difficult to play against.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
The group has also recently encountered pushback in establishing new campus chapters at high schools and colleges in the state, even as requests for new chapters reportedly surged across the nation.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The Volunteer State is one of at least 28 states that have introduced legislation in support of establishing year-round daylight saving time, the Tennessean previously reported.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Politically, the affluence manifested in Long Island establishing itself as a bastion of the Republican Party, showing strong support for Hoover in his doomed Presidential campaign against Roosevelt.
—JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The latest controls aim to tighten its grip on the supply chains that move rare earths from mine to market—and preempt other nations from establishing their own.
—Young Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The department is also active in structuring production companies and establishing domestic and international distribution ventures.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Posobiec’s early techniques seemed incompatible with establishing a serious political career.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
The talk throughout training camp centered on re-establishing a defensive identity and being difficult to play against.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
The group has also recently encountered pushback in establishing new campus chapters at high schools and colleges in the state, even as requests for new chapters reportedly surged across the nation.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The Volunteer State is one of at least 28 states that have introduced legislation in support of establishing year-round daylight saving time, the Tennessean previously reported.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Politically, the affluence manifested in Long Island establishing itself as a bastion of the Republican Party, showing strong support for Hoover in his doomed Presidential campaign against Roosevelt.
—JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishing
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The Latin trap pioneer, arriving just before midnight, wasted no time proving why he’s built a reputation as one of the genre’s most dominant players.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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The New York Times best-selling author, DJ, designer, recording artist, actress, host, model, and influencer, leverages her global platform to transform awareness into measurable, lasting change, proving that influence, when used with purpose, can shape a better future.—
Paris Hilton,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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This project is writing a new chapter in the harmonious coexistence of manufacturing and nature, demonstrating a replicable model for the industry worldwide.—
Sunny Tan,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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Trust comes not from claiming perfection but from demonstrating integrity.—
Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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If, as Lloyd Matthews has argued, America’s founding ideals of liberty are intimately linked to Julius Caesar, that connection should remind us that such liberty requires due process to function properly.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Following the death of founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley last Thursday at age 74, the Morris County, New Jersey medical examiner’s office is conducting a series of exams to determine the rocker’s cause of death.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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But for all the president’s demands, his leverage over Beijing is showing cracks as the Chinese economy continues to go from strength to strength.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Gas prices are viewed as an important economic indicator, although lower prices don’t guarantee a booming economy, and recent news and data points are showing an economy in which wealthy Americans appear to be spending freely, while poorer households seem to be pulling back.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The father jumped in after his daughter, initiating a Man Overboard protocol, which was broadcast over the ship's communication system.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Sun enters trust seeking Scorpio on October 23 until November 23 initiating us into building a confident relationship with the unknown.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
20 Oct. 2025
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Bethany House, the Cincinnati area's largest family shelter, has been full since 2018, creating more than a month's long wait for some families.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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L3Harris revealed that the communications suite will provide interoperability with the United States, NATO and coalition partners, creating a networked battlespace with fifth-generation aircraft and beyond.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Authors used real-world data to build on previous research suggesting that introducing children to peanut, egg, and other high-risk food allergens earlier in life than previously recommended could lower their risks of developing food allergies.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
20 Oct. 2025
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Camille Rowe reunited with Reformation for the brand’s latest collaboration with the French model and actress, introducing a new, limited-edition collection of feminine styles and sensual separates.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The American way of life has always been about pioneering.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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At the center of the exhibition is a sculpture of Matthew Fontaine Maury, a Confederate naval officer and pioneering oceanographer, who stands in front of an enormous bronze globe.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Establishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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