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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
One possible outcome is that Paxton wins, and the Republican establishment decides that calling its opponents effeminate is a winning strategy.
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Martin Scorsese, paragon of the Old Hollywood establishment, has embraced AI at a time when many in Hollywood view AI differently.
—David Deal, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
At the same time, rising violent crime and concerns about government effectiveness have fueled public frustration with Peru’s political establishment.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
One day prior to the Mardi Gras incident, a Hollywood Reporter story detailed LaBeouf frequenting various drinking establishments in the city's Uptown neighborhood.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Martin Scorsese, paragon of the Old Hollywood establishment, has embraced AI at a time when many in Hollywood view AI differently.
—David Deal, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
At the same time, rising violent crime and concerns about government effectiveness have fueled public frustration with Peru’s political establishment.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
One day prior to the Mardi Gras incident, a Hollywood Reporter story detailed LaBeouf frequenting various drinking establishments in the city's Uptown neighborhood.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishment
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Next week, vote counts will take place Tuesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 18.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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One Japanese city is taking no chances after a series of bear sightings this week, closing nearly 100 schools as officials scour the town, and as attacks take place elsewhere in the country.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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According to the editors, both of these books embody the company’s ethos by modeling formal ambition, emotional depth, and a willingness to engage difficult questions.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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That’s because with the first 2026 FIFA World Cup game in Miami approaching, FIFA prohibits stadiums from being named for companies that aren’t official FIFA sponsors.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Open since 1961 and still family-owned, the Honolulu institution remains a favorite among locals and visitors alike, serving classic combinations of rice, macaroni salad and protein-rich entrees.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The 1999 Gramm-Leach-Bliley act that abolished most New Deal-era limits on Wall Street institutions passed 90-8 and 362-57.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Guests can also treat themselves to chromatherapy experience showers, steam and sauna facilities, and a co-ed relaxation lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The measure, placed on the ballot by the county Board of Supervisors, asks voters to support the sales tax increase to help stave off the effects of federal Medi-Cal cuts affecting county healthcare facilities.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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The winning bid was split by the law firm Gibson Dunn and private equity firm Veritas Capital.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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The backstory The Fairmont, part of the Accor group, teamed up with investment and development firm Pacific6 to restore and reopen this historic hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The Florida-Israel Institute is one of eleven public linkage institutes between Florida universities and foreign countries, meant to promote closer ties and opportunities for joint research.—
Ruth Abramovitz,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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The latter might be initiated if a research institute is receiving large amounts of HHS funding to conduct studies with thousands or tens of thousands of participants but has reported very few instances of noncompliance.—
Megan Molteni,
STAT,
5 June 2026
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The house was built in 2007 and the living area totals 3,892 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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What does a society look like when people have houses and care for their children?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Some groups came out in support of the update, however, including Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Jacob Coleman, the conservative advocacy group’s Minnesota director, said the convention marked the display’s debut.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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“Establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishment. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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