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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
Onboard mechanical systems convert the kinetic movement of waves into a steady supply of electricity, establishing a continuous power source that functions independently of weather-dependent terrestrial renewables like solar or wind.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Worthington spent 14 seasons in the major leagues and appeared in 602 games, establishing himself as one of the premier relief pitchers of his era.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Midfielder Arda Güler, 21, is already a star for Spanish superpower Real Madrid, establishing himself as a deft passer who creates opportunities few in the world can see.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Problem gambling would receive just $130,000 annually for establishing a crisis hotline and training for gambling addiction counselors.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
The Geneva Accords of 1954, the international agreements that ended the First Indochina War, divided Vietnam by establishing the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), running north of the Bến Hải River.
—Pavlo Fedykovych, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
One of the more interesting ways that the DGA sought to protect jobs for career directors was by establishing guidelines with the studios for hiring multi-hyphenates for a single project.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 June 2026
Manatee County government agreed to help too, establishing a well to dispose of polluted water from the site.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
First came the purchase of a Los Angeles laundry facility in 2020, establishing the group’s venture Star Fades International (SFI), which has grown into a state-of-the-art creative center.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Worthington spent 14 seasons in the major leagues and appeared in 602 games, establishing himself as one of the premier relief pitchers of his era.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Midfielder Arda Güler, 21, is already a star for Spanish superpower Real Madrid, establishing himself as a deft passer who creates opportunities few in the world can see.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Problem gambling would receive just $130,000 annually for establishing a crisis hotline and training for gambling addiction counselors.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
The Geneva Accords of 1954, the international agreements that ended the First Indochina War, divided Vietnam by establishing the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), running north of the Bến Hải River.
—Pavlo Fedykovych, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
One of the more interesting ways that the DGA sought to protect jobs for career directors was by establishing guidelines with the studios for hiring multi-hyphenates for a single project.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 June 2026
Manatee County government agreed to help too, establishing a well to dispose of polluted water from the site.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
First came the purchase of a Los Angeles laundry facility in 2020, establishing the group’s venture Star Fades International (SFI), which has grown into a state-of-the-art creative center.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishing
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The singer and talk show host wore a light-wash, relaxed-fit pair on a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, proving the breezy silhouette is every bit as warm-weather-friendly as your favorite sundress.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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There was no evidence proving a hostile state orchestrated the fires because police never discovered El Money's motive or who the figure worked for, said Cmdr.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Through it all, Sirianni has been adaptable, demonstrating a willingness to make big changes on the fly.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The humanities will survive not by defending an imagined past of disinterested purity, but by demonstrating their necessity in a fractured republic.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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It was initially called the Brooks Memorial Art Gallery, named for founding donor Bessie Vance Brooks.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
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Eight months later, Malcolm X was fatally shot inside New York’s Audubon Ballroom, the same location of the OAAU’s founding meeting.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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On Wednesday, a TikTok user posted a video showing a woman who, from afar, resembled Swift standing on a balcony of her $17 million seaside home in Rhode Island.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Ancelotti pointed out that a number of underdogs at this year’s World Cup have been showing great intensity.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Experts recommend initiating treatment as soon as the disease is suspected rather than waiting for laboratory confirmation, as early intervention can improve outcomes.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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In 2024, Jaylen Brown edged Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, 7-4, despite Tatum being the team’s best player all year, initiating the offense in the Finals and accumulating more points, rebounds and assists throughout the series.—
Mark Selig,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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If a bear is calmly minding its own business 100 yards away, leave it alone and continue creating distance.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Belgium’s Jeremy Doku is due to become a father for the first time while the World Cup is still on and wants to be at the birth, creating a potential dilemma for the team.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Engineers reached these figures by introducing a high-loading cathode with an areal capacity of 8mAh/cm2 into the company’s proprietary Solid Composite Electrolyte.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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For 90 years, Baker's has stayed true to form, allowing musicians to showcase their talents while introducing audiences to new sounds.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The film, written and directed by pioneering Saudi helmer Haifaa Al Mansour (Wadjda, The Perfect Candidate), premiered at TIFF and just played the Tribeca Festival.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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In keeping with America’s entrepreneurial and pioneering spirit, the evolution of American wine has been bumpy yet swift.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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