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
To achieve military domination, you'll be tasked with forcefully establishing your Ideology and your empire around the globe.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
To increase your chances of getting into REM on time, experts recommended establishing a healthy overall sleep routine.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 6 Feb. 2025
Building relationships, establishing trust and empathy, aligning on a clear goal, working together to accomplish that goal, winning and failing together, and persevering through challenges is a big part of building world-class teams.
—Mike Hodgkinson, Big Think, 5 Feb. 2025
If the wage increase is approved, Pennsylvania would join several neighboring states in establishing a $15 minimum wage.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Investigative actions and operational-search activities are being carried out aimed at establishing all the circumstances of the incident.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Earlier this year, the Chanel Culture Fund announced a three-year partnership with the Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin, establishing what will now be known as the Chanel Commission, an annual initiative designed to facilitate large-scale, innovative art installations.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Building the road would involve establishing nearly 50 bridges of varying sizes, in addition to airstrips, maintenance sites, communication towers and other items, according to the Bureau of Land Management’s June 2024 environmental impact statement.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
By Daniella Gray Family and Parenting Reporter 1 With children as young as 6 months already establishing a digital footprint, parents who opt to keep their kids offline find themselves in the minority.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
To increase your chances of getting into REM on time, experts recommended establishing a healthy overall sleep routine.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 6 Feb. 2025
Building relationships, establishing trust and empathy, aligning on a clear goal, working together to accomplish that goal, winning and failing together, and persevering through challenges is a big part of building world-class teams.
—Mike Hodgkinson, Big Think, 5 Feb. 2025
If the wage increase is approved, Pennsylvania would join several neighboring states in establishing a $15 minimum wage.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Investigative actions and operational-search activities are being carried out aimed at establishing all the circumstances of the incident.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Earlier this year, the Chanel Culture Fund announced a three-year partnership with the Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin, establishing what will now be known as the Chanel Commission, an annual initiative designed to facilitate large-scale, innovative art installations.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Building the road would involve establishing nearly 50 bridges of varying sizes, in addition to airstrips, maintenance sites, communication towers and other items, according to the Bureau of Land Management’s June 2024 environmental impact statement.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
By Daniella Gray Family and Parenting Reporter 1 With children as young as 6 months already establishing a digital footprint, parents who opt to keep their kids offline find themselves in the minority.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishing
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From its game-changing launch on January 21st, 2025, to its innovative ecosystem, Crouton Jones is proving that trust, creativity, and community are the keys to success.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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An ‘endangered’ town starts planning With federal recognition proving elusive, a Brooklyn school grant writer named Kay Diamond suggested that Rogers and others look to Landmarks Illinois for help.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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This firsthand experience brought Formula E’s cutting-edge technology and strategic depth into sharp focus, demonstrating why the series is one of the most exciting racing championships in the world.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Barcelona show, featuring the full WWE roster, is one of several international dates, demonstrating WWE's commitment to performing for audiences worldwide.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Since founding the lifestyle brand Simplified in 2008, the mother of three has amassed over 30,000 followers on Substack and nearly 300,000 on Instagram.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2025
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Women deserve their own places at the top, and if that means more women are founding companies, the more, the merrier.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Back in October, TMZ reported news of an alleged split between the pair, but shortly after, the couple was spotted in Tokyo showing much love and affection to one another.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Guys weren't expecting to have to do another rebuild this year and their frustration is really showing after the trade a week before training camp has left the team, again, with some odd fitting parts that have to be fitted together on the fly.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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During the 180-review period, the Attorney General shall cease initiating new FCPA investigations or enforcement actions, absent exception.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Start Fertilizing in Early Spring or Late Winter When the days start to get longer and the temperatures warm in early spring or late winter, orchids begin producing new growth and initiating bud development, Kondrat says.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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This $15 option from Basic Concepts attaches to your tray table, creating a swinging hammock that provides relief for tired, swollen feet.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2024
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His retirement saw the end of an era, creating a vacuum in a sport closely tethered to his name and achievements.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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So, introducing Rays pitchers to an outdoor park with lots of wind gusts might take some getting used to.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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The researchers achieved this breakthrough by introducing a novel electrolyte additive, silver trifluoromethanesulfonate (AgCF₃SO₃, or AgTFMS), which facilitates the simultaneous formation of silver (Ag) and lithium fluoride (LiF) on the surface of the lithium metal anode.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Apr. 2025
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Chagall’s fascination with Mediterranean light magnifies the vibrant colors and imagery of this lyrical narrative underscoring his playful, pioneering experimentation.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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St Vincent’s Hospital has played a vital role in pioneering cardiac treatments, including Australia’s first successful heart transplant in 1984 by Victor Chang.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Establishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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