1
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
This could involve engaging in serious conversations about commitment or establishing boundaries for a stronger foundation.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The Spanish designer, who worked at Alberto Mancini Yacht Design before establishing his eponymous studio, just unveiled a new gigayacht concept that pays homage to the golden age of yachting.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Effective boards take a strategic approach in selecting experts and establishing briefing agendas, prioritizing material risks and maintaining their role as a governing, rather than technical, body.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The organization grew rapidly over the years, with Kirk and his team hosting rallies and campus events, as well as establishing smaller chapters on various college campuses.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Union leaders cautiously welcomed the apology, viewing it as a necessary step in establishing trust between Mamdani and law enforcement—a group historically skeptical of his platform.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The two countries are looking at establishing a working group to consider a new type of visa for Koreans, according to South Korea's foreign minister who visited Washington this week.
—Joyce Lee, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
BlackStar Fireworks first registered in April 2023 and was still establishing itself when the explosion happened.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
So, the team was interested in establishing something similar to the Calvin cycle, but capable of outputting a two-carbon molecule without re-emitting the carbon dioxide molecule that had just been captured.
—ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The Spanish designer, who worked at Alberto Mancini Yacht Design before establishing his eponymous studio, just unveiled a new gigayacht concept that pays homage to the golden age of yachting.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Effective boards take a strategic approach in selecting experts and establishing briefing agendas, prioritizing material risks and maintaining their role as a governing, rather than technical, body.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The organization grew rapidly over the years, with Kirk and his team hosting rallies and campus events, as well as establishing smaller chapters on various college campuses.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Union leaders cautiously welcomed the apology, viewing it as a necessary step in establishing trust between Mamdani and law enforcement—a group historically skeptical of his platform.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
The two countries are looking at establishing a working group to consider a new type of visa for Koreans, according to South Korea's foreign minister who visited Washington this week.
—Joyce Lee, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
BlackStar Fireworks first registered in April 2023 and was still establishing itself when the explosion happened.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
So, the team was interested in establishing something similar to the Calvin cycle, but capable of outputting a two-carbon molecule without re-emitting the carbon dioxide molecule that had just been captured.
—ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishing
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Researchers validated the catalyst’s performance inside an actual electrolysis unit cell, proving its real-world viability.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors say a text conversation with his roommate, a confession to his parents and DNA evidence on a rifle found near the university will be the first steps in proving Robinson is responsible for the murder witnessed live by hundreds of people.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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The exercise, which comes to its 66th iteration, included in-port and underway phases, with the latter featuring live-fire drills—such as a ship-sinking event and a ship-to-shore landing and force withdrawal, demonstrating amphibious capabilities.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Transitioning design wins from quartz to MEMS requires not only proving out technical advantages but also demonstrating manufacturing maturity and long-term reliability.—
Dave Altavilla,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Shame on those in government who forget this founding truth.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Oscar-winning actor has never shied away from talking about menopause, founding a company called Respin to make information more widely available and even testifying in front of Congress in support of a bill to help increase funding for women’s health issues.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
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Reporters noted that the robot stopped smoothly after the race, showing no signs of fatigue.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Camera app has been streamlined for simplicity, with just two options, Video and Photo, showing initially.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sainz and Williams initiating a right of review protest four days later revived my feeling that his penalty was an unsatisfactory outcome, regardless of the rules.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The incursion, which saw multiple drones breach Polish airspace during a broader Russian assault on western Ukraine, prompted Poland to invoke NATO's Article 4, initiating emergency consultations among member states.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Improving efficiency in cooling systems reduces leaks, lowers energy use, and extends product life, creating both environmental and financial savings.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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News on the red carpet for the 2025 Emmy Awards, with correspondent Zuri Hall introducing Rex, 68, as as the fiancé of McEntire, 70.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chinese-Canadian designer Wenny Han made a powerful debut at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026, introducing her first full collection under the banner of Global Fashion Collective (GFC).—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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One of the major findings is that a big threat is likely to come from small independent labs that go too far in pioneering AI systems.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Many might think that only savvy investors, pioneering founders, and rising CEOs become millionaires overnight—but employees are reaping seven-figure net worths from the successes of their companies, too.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Establishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishing. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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