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as in settled
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as in demonstrated
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as in proved
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 documented
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 founded
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 established
Charles Crouchman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
When an established professional in your new field vouches for you, that gives your pivot credibility.
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—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Barkley established himself from the jump in Brazil, and his three TDs were the deciding factor in a win over the Packers that went to the brink.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
An automation fabric knits the disparate parts into a seamless whole, creating a tight alignment between established applications, processes and data.
—Charles Crouchman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
When an established professional in your new field vouches for you, that gives your pivot credibility.
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—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
Drivers here already pay congestion-style taxes for ride-sharing in certain parts of the city, a policy established during the COVID-era to close a budget gap.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Barkley established himself from the jump in Brazil, and his three TDs were the deciding factor in a win over the Packers that went to the brink.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for established
Verb
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The second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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And many strikes proved far deadlier.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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Initially, the company demonstrated leadership in the energy sector by pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This viewership surge, representing a 90% increase from the previous year, demonstrated the expanding audience base for women's sports.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Historic New Orleans Collection This is a museum, research center, and publisher that was founded in the 1960s and tells the story of New Orleans and the Gulf South through exhibitions, original texts, and its public research center.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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In January 2023, McCourt founded Project Liberty through a $500 million investment.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Universal Music Group has remained steadfast in their claims that there was no foul play involved with the record and its popularity was simply, organically due to the quality of the song.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Amid recent efforts to challenge, or in some cases, completely erase the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the National Football League (NFL) remains steadfast in its commitment to embracing and celebrating all people.—
John Lawson,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The confirmed death toll in the Los Angeles wildfires doubled Thursday night — from five fatalities to 10.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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The confirmed death toll in Buncombe County alone climbed to 35 and was expected to rise, officials said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
1 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The deadline to gather the documentation and money needed to register them was approaching, but Barcelona showed no signs of having the situation under control.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Throughout the 1760s, patriots met there to protest royal taxes, and in 1773, Samuel Adams initiated the Boston Tea Party from the hall’s lectern.—
Michael Snyder,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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The senior administration official said the findings of some studies initiated by the PACT Act may not be available until 2027.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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In Monday's update, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the pope was in stable condition.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff is in stable condition after being admitted to a hospital in Rome last week.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Established.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/established. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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