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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 full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
The distinction for Pho Momma — and its owner and chef My Le — comes a month after the renowned and elite dining guide added it and two other establishments to its 2025 guide bringing the capital region’s total nods to 17.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
But Jerusalem also appears to have a secondary goal of damaging Iran’s security establishment to such an extent that the country’s domestic opposition can rise up against the regime, Modell said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 21 June 2025
Mamdani, for his part, is painting Cuomo as part of the same old political establishment that has ignored the concerns of working people for years.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
The distinction for Pho Momma — and its owner and chef My Le — comes a month after the renowned and elite dining guide added it and two other establishments to its 2025 guide bringing the capital region’s total nods to 17.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025
But Jerusalem also appears to have a secondary goal of damaging Iran’s security establishment to such an extent that the country’s domestic opposition can rise up against the regime, Modell said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 21 June 2025
Mamdani, for his part, is painting Cuomo as part of the same old political establishment that has ignored the concerns of working people for years.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishment
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The Blues get a favorable semifinal matchup vs. Fluminense (which is currently in sixth place after a 6-2-3 start to the 2025 Brazilian Serie A campaign).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Store it in a cool, dry place when not in use and keep it out of the sun.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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Across industries, companies are feeling the squeeze from labor shortages, rising costs and nonstop pressure to boost efficiency.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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As for himself, though, nearly all of his $1.2 billion fortune is parked in his homebuilding company Neal Communities, which has put up 25,000 houses, all in Florida.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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As passed by the House in late May, the One Big Beautiful Bill (its Trumpian name) increased the current 1.4% excise tax on college endowments’ investment earnings to as high as 21% for the richest institutions—those with endowments worth more than $2 million a student.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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His dismissive attitude emanates from Oasis’ heyday, when the band was being feted regularly with awards primarily from British institutions.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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State law doesn’t allow hospitals to buy, replace or add to their facilities and equipment, except in certain circumstances, without approval from the state.—
Chase Jordan
July 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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Another panelist, Paul Krekorian, who heads the city’s planning for the Olympics, said that city officials want to add bathrooms, shade structures and water facilities around several neighborhoods that have Olympic venues.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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David Merriman leads the rare earths team at the market intelligence firm Project Blue.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Who’s Who in America® remains an essential biographical source for thousands of researchers, journalists, librarians and executive search firms worldwide.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The institute also pledged to improve privacy policies, and continue to allow customers to delete their data at will, as 23andMe already does.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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Headed by the charismatic and talented Jaroslav Romanchuk, the institute struggled to navigate the complex waters of this Russian puppet state.—
Alejandro Antonio Chafuen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The cat spooks, darting under a pile of debris that was once a house.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Meanwhile, videos circulating on social media show a house being swept up in the surge in Ruidoso as rushing waters tore through previously burn-scarred terrain from wildfires.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The Islamic Republic’s allied militant groups may be hobbled for now, but the regime continues to wield influence through Islamic centers, schools and universities, and mosques across Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.—
Roya Boroumand,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Both acts had recently claimed a trio of successes, but now Rosé has pulled ahead and tied with another member of the same group.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishment. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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