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as in to prove
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 to demonstrate
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 to initiate
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 establish
Running is one of the most accessible forms of fitness, and the science behind its mood-boosting effects is well established.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
So there is this idea of a Franciscan who goes to Mongolia to establish a bridge.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 June 2026
For the Bears, the game was an opportunity to represent the National Football League and appeal to fans of college football, which at the time was more popular and better established.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Epstein established a more direct connection to the industry thanks to his friendship with Brunel, the French modeling agent, who had long partied with Epstein and frequently hitched rides on his private jet.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
So there is this idea of a Franciscan who goes to Mongolia to establish a bridge.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 June 2026
For the Bears, the game was an opportunity to represent the National Football League and appeal to fans of college football, which at the time was more popular and better established.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Epstein established a more direct connection to the industry thanks to his friendship with Brunel, the French modeling agent, who had long partied with Epstein and frequently hitched rides on his private jet.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
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Tony D’Angelo has held the WWE NXT Championship for a few months and his upcoming title defense at The Great American Bash may prove to be his biggest test yet.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The mix of tennis, badminton and table tennis has proven irresistible, easy to learn, social by nature and built for mixed-ability groups.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Platner may be demonstrating it on the left.—
Matthew Shelter,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Beyond laboratory measurements, the researchers demonstrated practical operation by powering a small LED lamp and charging a smartphone.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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The vote was 6-1 in favor of initiating the contract cancellation.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Del Rio initiated arbitration against CBS Studios.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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To pull it off, the show’s creative team had to build a rock star from the ground up, crafting a visual identity, creating music that could stand on its own outside the series, and transforming Reid into a performer capable of owning a crowd rather than simply acting in front of one.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The company was founded in 1998 by skydivers Chris Hall and his father, John Hall, and for nearly three decades has operated out of Butler Memorial Airport.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Robert De Niro, who was on hand to introduce Springsteen, predictably took many digs at the commander in chief.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Damon did not reprise his role in the fourth entry, which introduced a new character portrayed by Jeremy Renner.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Gerbrand Ceder is a materials scientist and Samsung Distinguished Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research at the University of California, Berkeley, and is known for pioneering the computational design of materials.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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The band made substantial contributions to the work of many of the genre's pioneering artists, served as a backing band for several soul and R&B acts, and drew heavily from jazz and funk influences.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Detectives in Baltimore County have launched an investigation after two juveniles got hold of a firearm, which ended in one of them accidentally shooting the other.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Since launching in 1992, Powerball jackpots have been hit more than 400 times.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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“Establish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establish. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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