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as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
new business establishments sprang up all over in the postwar boom
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as in institution
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
the proposed change in pollution standards was opposed by environmental establishments across the board
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Recent Examples of establishment
The presidential election in Poland delivered the latest anti-incumbent surprise in what has been a tough period for establishment candidates the world over.
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Ian Bremmer, Time, 21 June 2025
Select suitable lawn grasses, fertilize properly (primarily in fall), lime as needed based on soil test recommendations, mow frequently only removing 1/3 of leaf tissue with each cutting, water during establishment and only to keep lawn green during drought.
—Dee Dee Kerscher, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
This tiny establishment with huge flavors is always in demand, so be sure to make a reservation.
—Essence, 18 June 2025
Satellite images revealed damage to Iran's Tabriz missile base resulting from Israel's attacks as the Islamic Republic fires barrages at Israel in reprisal for attacks on its military establishment and nuclear program.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Ian Bremmer, Time, 21 June 2025
Select suitable lawn grasses, fertilize properly (primarily in fall), lime as needed based on soil test recommendations, mow frequently only removing 1/3 of leaf tissue with each cutting, water during establishment and only to keep lawn green during drought.
—Dee Dee Kerscher, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
This tiny establishment with huge flavors is always in demand, so be sure to make a reservation.
—Essence, 18 June 2025
Satellite images revealed damage to Iran's Tabriz missile base resulting from Israel's attacks as the Islamic Republic fires barrages at Israel in reprisal for attacks on its military establishment and nuclear program.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishment
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Second place finalist was Ingrid R. from California, who earned a $250,000 prize.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Down a meandering Candy Land-like path is a place called Snowdrop’s Cottage.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
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Its launch into Credo marks the brand’s first full-scale supplement roll out into retail, according to the company.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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The company has partnered with Barco, a global leader in medical imaging displays, and Blackford Analysis, owned by Bayer, to enable cloud-native deployment of DL Precise across large systems and OEM platforms.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Amid this changing environment, institutions have been updating their curricula to better prepare their students and put a greater emphasis on on-camera training and on actors creating their own work.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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As the volume and complexity of academic content continue to grow, consider how your institution can best utilize academic transcription to stay innovative and make meaningful contributions to the global knowledge economy.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The facility aims to house up to 5,000 detainees and uses the area's natural isolation and wildlife as part of its security measures.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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The company's Starbase launch facility in south Texas abuts the Boca Chica Wildlife Refuge, an expanse of tidal flats, mangroves and sand dunes that is home to rare and endangered species including ocelots, sea turtles and northern aplomado falcons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
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Eliminating the existing tax credits would likely kill up to 72% of the new wind and solar installations that were to be completed in the U.S. over the next decade, according to analysis from Rhodium Group, a research firm.—
Tracy J. Wholf,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
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As a key business ally of the United States and President Donald Trump — along with his family business — the UAE is putting American technology at the center of the global push for urban air mobility—potentially opening new international markets for U.S. aerospace firms.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Stringer/Getty Images There are 59 active conflicts between nation states, an increase from last year and the most since World War II, according to the institute's 2025 Global Peace Index.—
Daniel Bush,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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For teachers, Brazil also launched a series of immersion retreats on the Paideia proposal in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, as well as a graduate institute at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, N.M.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Two other roommates survived, including one who described to police seeing a man in black clothes walk past her in the house.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
1 July 2025
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The real estate market for used homes has seen a dip in inventory of stock because many senior citizens have decided to stay in their current houses.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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On Juneteenth, a group of local teenagers attended the New York Liberty’s match against the Phoenix Mercury.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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While Molo’s clients have yet to proceed with an appeal, attorneys representing two other groups of House objectors have filed notices of appeal following Wilken’s final approval of the settlement on June 6.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 June 2025
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“Establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishment. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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