1
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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2
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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3
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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Watkins earned the award as a sophomore, becoming just the third underclassman to do so since the award was established in the 2003-04 season.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
This feels like one of those loose ends that still needs to be tied up, and that there’s a reason for establishing this connection.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
The museum established the garden in 1989 in memory of Vera Key, the museum's co-founder and first chair of the museum commission.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2025
Despite scoring 11 runs in Monday’s game, the Royals failed to establish any offensive momentum.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
This feels like one of those loose ends that still needs to be tied up, and that there’s a reason for establishing this connection.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
The museum established the garden in 1989 in memory of Vera Key, the museum's co-founder and first chair of the museum commission.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2025
Despite scoring 11 runs in Monday’s game, the Royals failed to establish any offensive momentum.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
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Hiltz dropped a personal best in the 800-meter yesterday, proving to be one of the favorites to earn the large prize.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Here is the story, untold until now, of one of the most unusual incidents of a 40-year political career and which proves the lion in winter is still a lion.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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After initially demonstrating resilience to the Trump administration’s tariff increases, the country’s stock markets fell off a cliff as investors returned from an extended holiday weekend.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Data breaches are a major concern, as demonstrated in March 2023 when a bug allowed users to see others’ chat histories, highlighting vulnerabilities in AI systems.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In severe weather conditions, forcing or lift mechanisms, such as a cold front, dry line, or terrain, are needed to trigger rising air and initiate thunderstorm development.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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At some point in the next couple of months, a bid workshop will be created and FIFA will initiate an observer program in the country.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The project is also intended to contribute to maintaining existing forests and creating new ones.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Alon-Lee Green, the founding co-director of Standing Together, a progressive grassroots movement, told CNN that young people aren’t at fault for the extremist attitudes that are dividing wider Israeli society.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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That policy was targeted last year in a letter sent to Disney’s top brass by America First Legal Foundation, a conservative group founded by White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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Rolex introduced a new collection, the Land-Dweller, and Piaget introduced a new ladies’ collection, the Sixtie.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Pettersen introduced the measure before giving birth in January.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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While compelling products and retailers pioneering frictionless customer experiences usually drive customer behavioral changes, these changes take time to materialize and are high-risk bets.—
Vinod Sivagnanam,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Using grand feu enamel to simulate drips of nail polish has to be a first in high watchmaking, and who but a high-fashion brand to pioneer the art form?—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Originally launched as a limited-edition Studio Juice with only 100 units, its instant popularity secured its place in the permanent collection.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Louis Vuitton was among the first to recognize how crucial a deep emotional connection is to a brand; the company launched its Travel Book collection in 2013.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Establish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establish. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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