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as in proving
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 demonstrating
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 founding
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 establishing
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion on Thursday establishing limits on when an outside investigation must take place following a Texas jail inmate’s death.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
Trump signed an executive order in December to push for a single regulatory framework for AI, establishing a litigation task force to challenge state AI laws, namely those led by Democratic lawmakers.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
By 1920, the area welcomed more African American families, who added to the neighborhood by establishing more businesses and services.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Adidas has welcomed musician Peso Pluma to the family, establishing a partnership with the chart-topping Mexican singer and rapper who has helped bring Mexican music to a global audience.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
The process starts with a manufacturer developing a medication, completing regulatory approvals, and establishing an initial price.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
With The Pete Davidson Show establishing a new format for Netflix and other streaming platforms, the union reached out to the streamer to determine whether the show would be considered TV or a podcast, which are covered by different union agreements and therefore subject to different regulations.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
After establishing this physical connection, researchers tested the stress by exposing the plants to bright, intense light, similar to harsh sunlight.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
Maye was establishing himself as an MVP candidate with the arm and accuracy to complete the deep ball combined with the instincts and running ability if the play broke down.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
Trump signed an executive order in December to push for a single regulatory framework for AI, establishing a litigation task force to challenge state AI laws, namely those led by Democratic lawmakers.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
By 1920, the area welcomed more African American families, who added to the neighborhood by establishing more businesses and services.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Adidas has welcomed musician Peso Pluma to the family, establishing a partnership with the chart-topping Mexican singer and rapper who has helped bring Mexican music to a global audience.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
The process starts with a manufacturer developing a medication, completing regulatory approvals, and establishing an initial price.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
With The Pete Davidson Show establishing a new format for Netflix and other streaming platforms, the union reached out to the streamer to determine whether the show would be considered TV or a podcast, which are covered by different union agreements and therefore subject to different regulations.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
After establishing this physical connection, researchers tested the stress by exposing the plants to bright, intense light, similar to harsh sunlight.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026
Maye was establishing himself as an MVP candidate with the arm and accuracy to complete the deep ball combined with the instincts and running ability if the play broke down.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishing
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The events of Sunday night — dominance on defense, big-time blocks and timely runs — were not the culmination of a Seahawks team outperforming a Las Vegas win total projection, proving pundits wrong and overcoming any odds.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Tartan aligns with all those aesthetics and plaid is already proving to show its strength.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Several Indonesian originals placed among the quarter’s top-performing titles, led predominantly by Vidio’s content lineup, demonstrating how homegrown productions are becoming commercially viable drivers of subscriber acquisition and retention.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Their endurance has been proven in flight testing, demonstrating high subsonic speeds – 200+ nautical mile range at low altitudes and 60+ minutes duration.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bienvenido’s tax records show Enriquez has drawn a similarly low salary from the nonprofit organization since founding it in 2019, despite regularly pulling in six-figure fundraising hauls.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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The fresh exits mean that xAI’s founding team has now been cut in half, with six of the original 12 members now gone.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Filmmakers will have access to dashboards showing view counts, completion rates and audience analytics, data the brothers believe could eventually become a secondary monetization tool.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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It’s gotten worse because America’s youth sports scene has become so profitable that private equity firms are reportedly showing an interest to join what previously had been a space for recreation, fun and life lessons for young people.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Yet House leadership fought off an attempt to at least sanction him, instead adopting a delay tactic of initiating another ethics investigation.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy could have blamed the Eisenhower administration for initiating such a harebrained plan.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
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The company has compared the cost of creating a biodrone to that of building a conventional unmanned aerial vehicle, emphasizing that birds require no battery recharging and can fly farther in a single day.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her daughter, Nina Greipel, fulfilled a promise to patrons by creating a cookbook of the restaurant's recipes.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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Experts recommend introducing fiber slowly, as for some people, adding too much right away can cause cramping, bloating and constipation.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom is introducing a bill that would ban selling booze to repeat DUI offenders.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Lusty Lady, a San Francisco strip club, was pioneering when its workers unionized in 1997, though it’s now closed.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Starcow is a shop that is credited with pioneering French streetwear in 1996 by fusing the worlds of skateboarding and hip-hop.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Establishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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