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as in proves
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 demonstrates
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 founds
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 establishes
Senate Bill 1 also establishes the time frame for Medicaid eligibility redeterminations, and requires the secretary of the Family and Social Services Administration to transmit certain information to the federal government to prevent multiple state Medicaid enrollment.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Lemon Grove City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to adopt an urgency ordinance that establishes temporary protections for residential renters.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
But Democratic lawmakers and strategists are warning that this establishes a precedent Republicans may regret down the road, especially if Democrats take back the House majority as they are projected to in the 2026 elections.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
Early on, the series establishes that Hall’s character is self-conscious about the size of her breasts and has considered getting implants.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Along with another allusion to his quip about Lucien’s death, that simile establishes the Anglo-Irish author as a terrifying counter-example of homosexual exposure.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
This choice establishes a sense of dynamics that means casual listening is more or less off the table.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 1 Feb. 2026
The bill establishes clear, objective thresholds to ensure that election spending reflects democratic accountability rather than global interests.
—Michael Gianaris, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court focused narrowly on the condo’s declaration, or the legal document that establishes the condominium, and the language in it.
—Catherine Odom
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The Lemon Grove City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to adopt an urgency ordinance that establishes temporary protections for residential renters.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
But Democratic lawmakers and strategists are warning that this establishes a precedent Republicans may regret down the road, especially if Democrats take back the House majority as they are projected to in the 2026 elections.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
Early on, the series establishes that Hall’s character is self-conscious about the size of her breasts and has considered getting implants.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Along with another allusion to his quip about Lucien’s death, that simile establishes the Anglo-Irish author as a terrifying counter-example of homosexual exposure.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
This choice establishes a sense of dynamics that means casual listening is more or less off the table.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 1 Feb. 2026
The bill establishes clear, objective thresholds to ensure that election spending reflects democratic accountability rather than global interests.
—Michael Gianaris, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court focused narrowly on the condo’s declaration, or the legal document that establishes the condominium, and the language in it.
—Catherine Odom
january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishes
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Back at Rock Villa, a sip and paint with local artist Colin Peters proves an afternoon well spent.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kirundo Mini Dress Navy proves itself as an underrated winter staple in this A-line mini.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Many ideas that were rejected in the past receive new life upon a surprising new observation; many ideas that are accepted today will be overthrown when a key experimental result demonstrates its insufficiency.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Securing the supply chain for these demonstrates Terra Innovatum’s manufacturing and deployment readiness.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the gun has more limited ammunition compared to semi-automatic pistols that can carry 10 to 17 founds or more.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
28 Nov. 2025
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Footage of the incident shows King Charles greeting dozens of residents when one man shouted at him, asking whether the monarch had urged police to investigate his disgraced brother, according to The Times.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Our research shows these concerts significantly increased occupancy rates in short-term rentals – although the effect did not translate to hotels.—
Gidon Jakar,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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Goldman Sachs initiates Energy Fuels as buy Goldman says the uranium company is executing well.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Equipped with radar, sensors, flashing lights that glint off the rotating acrylic cubes and real-time artificial intelligence that initiates dialogue with the viewer, the artwork is anything but static.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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Unlike regular food containers, the ProKeeper creates a tighter seal by pressing up against the guac to keep it green for days (and plenty of tortilla chips) to come.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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That restriction creates a dysfunctional cycle that ultimately contributes to back pain.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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The campaign introduces 25-year-old actress Rain Spencer as a Josie Maran brand partner, featured in an upcoming short film as part of the body wash launch.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Rather than offering comfort, however, the rocking cradle, accompanied by a compilation of folkloric lullabies, introduces a sense of unease, inviting viewers to consider how political systems shape lives from their earliest moments.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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The site launches with over 40 medications, including weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The spot launches a media campaign for Hollywood Drift, which is slated to open this summer — an exact date is likely to be part of the rollout.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Establishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishes. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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