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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
Taka’s Japanese Cuisine opened on S Street in downtown Sacramento, the start of a series of successful sushi establishments, including Taka’s Sushi in Fair Oaks and Ju Hachi, still open at the former Taka’s location at 1730 S St.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Will the Democratic establishment accept that its future could look something like this proud 34-year-old democratic socialist?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
The film depicts her establishment of the utopian society while the Shakers worship with song and dance.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
After some years of power-sharing, Khan fell out of favor with the military establishment and was ousted from office after a parliamentary no-confidence vote in April 2022.
—Rafia Zakaria, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Will the Democratic establishment accept that its future could look something like this proud 34-year-old democratic socialist?
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
The film depicts her establishment of the utopian society while the Shakers worship with song and dance.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
After some years of power-sharing, Khan fell out of favor with the military establishment and was ousted from office after a parliamentary no-confidence vote in April 2022.
—Rafia Zakaria, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishment
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This changes the calculus of the military and makes the region and world a safer place.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The editor of the Pine Bluff Commercial earned second place for commentary in a contest organized by America's Newspapers for his coverage of the failings of a city tax initiative that promised civic and economic restoration.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The company, which provides infrastructure for AI, reported revenue that more than doubled from a year earlier, beating analyst expectations.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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The breakthrough relied on a robotic system built by Lithuanian MedTech company Sentante.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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New Delhi’s support enabled Hasina to undermine democratic institutions, politicize the judiciary and Election Commission, and enforce repressive laws such as the Digital Security Act, which limited free speech online and allowed arbitrary arrests and detentions of opponents of the regime.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Driving collaboration for commercial rollout The researchers also emphasise the need for collaboration across academia, industry, and research institutions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Jacksonville can count on several military facilities, including naval stations and a submarine base, and Washington is, of course, home to the Pentagon.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Information technology company Provalus has selected Harrison as the location for its newest facility.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The big story Sipping coffee in a café surrounded by Singapore’s skyline, Anshuman Magazine of real estate services firm CBRE told me that global capability centers (GCCs) accounted for 38% of office space demand in India in the third quarter.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Han says the funds raised through the Hong Kong listing will help the robotaxi firm continue to spend on R&D and deployment.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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LaFee is vice president of communications for the Sanford Burnham Prebys research institute.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Auroras may be visible low on the horizon as far south as Carson City, Oklahoma City, and Raleigh, according to the institute.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Namely, going after the drug traffickers themselves by raiding Mexican cartel trap houses and robbing their mules, using equipment borrowed from their parents including night-vision goggles and beanbag shotguns.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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At the time, the FBI said the hackers responsible belonged to criminal group Darkside, believed to be based in Russia.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In addition to the murder charge, Thompson faces charges of committing a terroristic act, aggravated assault, engaging in violent criminal group activity and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to the jail roster.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishment. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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