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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
Russia and Ukraine have established red lines that make a quick deal unlikely, despite a U.S.-led international diplomatic push to stop the fighting.
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Arkansas Online, 5 June 2025
Over the course of his prolific, three-decade career, the American filmmaker has established a signature aesthetic and working style that could convince any actor to beg him for a part — almost any actor.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 June 2025
On the ground floor there is also a window display dedicated to its signature web motif in green/red/green and in blue/red/blue established in the mid-1950s.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Urban Exploration Hartford, the state capital, boasts a growing LGBTQ+ scene centered around Chez Est, a restaurant and cabaret established in 1983 and believed to be the first entertainment venue of its kind in the state’s history.
—Joshua Alston, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Arkansas Online, 5 June 2025
Over the course of his prolific, three-decade career, the American filmmaker has established a signature aesthetic and working style that could convince any actor to beg him for a part — almost any actor.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 June 2025
On the ground floor there is also a window display dedicated to its signature web motif in green/red/green and in blue/red/blue established in the mid-1950s.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Urban Exploration Hartford, the state capital, boasts a growing LGBTQ+ scene centered around Chez Est, a restaurant and cabaret established in 1983 and believed to be the first entertainment venue of its kind in the state’s history.
—Joshua Alston, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
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After nearly three years of sleeping on this Avocado, it's proven its durability—there's zero sagging or other issues.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 June 2025
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In that sense, this lasting legacy of this really good horror movie may well prove to be the shot-in-the-arm given to the blues.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Of course, none of that would matter if the team had not demonstrated strong fan support and signed up those 10,000 season-ticket holders, which is around the same number the Warriors have in the same arena—albeit at a lower price.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Marine Group officials wanted to demonstrate that converting similarly sized tugs from diesel to electric can be replicated by other companies, such as excursion boats and dinner cruises.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The proceedings were initiated following a complaint filed by La Liga, which joined the case as a private prosecutor.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The beloved shortstop wanted to be in Boston for his entire career, and even initiated a team-friendly extension to further that dream.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2025
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Both sides are trying to fix current problems with the same mindset that created the problems in the first place: Industrial Revolution thinking.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The story behind the brand Hater Free Apparel was founded in 1999, inspired by brands like FUBU and Phat Farm, Gray said.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Both clubs were founded in the same working-class neighbourhood, known as the mouth of Buenos Aires.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Other apps have introduced similar height filters (though Tinder remains the most popular among them — at least 14% of American adults have used it, per Pew Research Center).—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Though Starlink may be off the table for many domestic fliers, at least in the short term, United has introduced new ways for travelers to distract themselves in recent weeks.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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While an official cause of death was not disclosed, the beloved musical auteur, who helped pioneer the studio-as-instrument, influencing generations of musicians in pop and beyond, was revealed, in early 2024, to be living with a neurocognitive disorder akin to dementia.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2025
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Goldman Sachs pioneered the concept with its Returnship program, which launched in 2008.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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First to launch new products is power accessory super brand Anker.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In a sign of how far from peace the belligerents are, Russia launched another major drone strike overnight, hitting a hospital maternity ward in Odesa and parts of Kyiv, killing two, Ukrainian officials said.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 June 2025
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“Establish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establish. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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