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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
Smaller plants tend to be far more economical and establish faster than mature ones.
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
After some attempts at tinkering with the structure of the CIA, ODNI was established in late 2004.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
Gretl's sister, Thobeka Talbot, has since established a GoFundMe to help cover her sister's medical expenses.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Following Featherstone's defeat, the pair helped establish the People's Party in Arkansas and served on the party's platform committee.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Apr. 2026
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
After some attempts at tinkering with the structure of the CIA, ODNI was established in late 2004.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
Gretl's sister, Thobeka Talbot, has since established a GoFundMe to help cover her sister's medical expenses.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Following Featherstone's defeat, the pair helped establish the People's Party in Arkansas and served on the party's platform committee.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establish
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The Salt Lake County district attorney’s office and the Draper City prosecutor both declined to file charges against Paul in April, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Maybe the bright lights of a win-or-go-home playoff game proved too big of a moment for a young, inexperienced Hawks team.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Hungarians demonstrated that a moment of divisiveness can be converted into a moment of collective agency.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In both matches under McFarlane, Chelsea’s players demonstrated decent defensive organisation and good energy in their press in the final third.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The magnet induces the magnetic flux change needed to initiate the plasma and maintain the plasma current during the burn time.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Don’t try any physical contact, including a handshake, unless the royal initiates it.—
Veronica Bravo,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 A smart adjustment today creates more momentum than effort.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The barbs that President Barack Obama and Seth Meyers hurled at him created a political narrative that persists.—
Elahe Izadi,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Carter also co-founded a non-profit in his community called The Local Voice, which aided women fighting breast cancer.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The story of the site, which was subsequently bought by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp in 2005, is told in MySpace, a documentary directed by Tommy Avallone and produced by Gunpowder & Sky, the company founded by former MTV boss Van Toffler.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Uranus might introduce job changes and equipment problems in your future.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of pioneering 1960s pop group The Ronettes, has died.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The doc about pioneering journalist Amy Goodman and her daily news broadcast Democracy Now!—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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On the university project, Tamayo acknowledged recent progress — including degree programs launching at the Millenia Library this fall — but was candid about the gaps that remain.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Israel’s military said Hezbollah launched two rockets toward northern Israel, adding that one was intercepted.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Establish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establish. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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