1
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
By targeting breeding grounds and establishing protective barriers, Hawx helps families reclaim their outdoor spaces.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has asked the federal government for $1 billion to improve rural health care, outlining plans for adding community health workers, investing in new technologies such as artificial intelligence and establishing more partnerships across the state.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
For almost a decade, Xi has been establishing Chinese chokeholds on critical industrial inputs that include active pharmaceutical ingredients, semiconductors, batteries, and medical imaging components.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Space plants two to three feet apart when establishing mass plantings or hedges.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
New Jersey is really establishing itself as a production hub with jobs and infrastructure and talent.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Local governments manage land-use policies by establishing zoning laws for residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
In various online forums, people are proposing ideas such as reviving bartering systems among neighbors or establishing community gardens in spaces like churches and recreational centers.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
Since establishing Penelope in the ‘70s, many pieces filled the racks and shelves of her stores.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has asked the federal government for $1 billion to improve rural health care, outlining plans for adding community health workers, investing in new technologies such as artificial intelligence and establishing more partnerships across the state.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
For almost a decade, Xi has been establishing Chinese chokeholds on critical industrial inputs that include active pharmaceutical ingredients, semiconductors, batteries, and medical imaging components.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Space plants two to three feet apart when establishing mass plantings or hedges.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
New Jersey is really establishing itself as a production hub with jobs and infrastructure and talent.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Local governments manage land-use policies by establishing zoning laws for residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
In various online forums, people are proposing ideas such as reviving bartering systems among neighbors or establishing community gardens in spaces like churches and recreational centers.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
Since establishing Penelope in the ‘70s, many pieces filled the racks and shelves of her stores.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishing
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New governors-elect Sherrill and Virginia’s Abigail Spanberger did as well, proving that moderate candidates can succeed with a centrist message, but Mamdani likely will retain the spotlight given New York’s place as the center of the media universe.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Incredibly, that level of authenticity won over the oft-unmovable TikTok comment section, proving that, in just a few months, Bunna has built a fanbase intimately in-tune with both her artistry and her personhood.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Tests in both artificial and real human saliva produced the same result, demonstrating that the single-application ELR coating could recreate enamel and withstand real-world impacts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Nov. 2025
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The probe will then continue toward the main-belt comet 311P/PANSTARRS, demonstrating multi-target capability and testing autonomous navigation, anchoring, and sampling systems essential for future mining missions.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The pro-union, NYCHA-founding leader who fought Tammany Hall and improved New York City’s public infrastructure proves there’s precedent for big social change in this town.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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In recent filings, NASCAR wrote that the personal finances of the France family — the founding owners of NASCAR — should be off limits if the personal finances of Jordan, Hamlin and Jenkins remain undisclosed, too.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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The end result promptly went viral on TikTok, with thousands of people commenting on videos showing the cast’s bows on Saturday at the Savoy Theatre in London.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The user shared another clip in the thread that followed, showing the G1 breaking into a room like a burglar, shattering a glass door.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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This adds another barrier that prevents criminals from initiating payments without your consent.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Also, speak with your doctor about the best timing for initiating hormone therapy.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
29 Oct. 2025
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Whitehead did this in part by creating his works abroad, in Australia, and France, and elsewhere, in broadcast environments that were more hospitable towards the experimental.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Dongre works with a network of artisans across India, from embroiderers to block printers, creating designs that blend femininity with comfort and practicality.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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In recent days, both Democrats and Republicans desperately tried to avoid the SNAP cutoff, introducing competing measures to insulate the program from the shutdown.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Conventional wisdom seemed to make things worse, but scientists say new guidelines on introducing peanuts earlier in life appear to be helping.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The comments came after the triumvirate blasted through a fizzy set of pioneering hip-hop.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Back then, however, no one knew what physical substance or mechanism was actually responsible for traits being passed from a parent on to offspring, despite the pioneering genetics work of Gregor Mendel and his pea plants in the 19th century.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Establishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishing. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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