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as in settled
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as in demonstrated
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as in proved
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 documented
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 founded
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 established
Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Philp may grow into that role, but with the trade deadline straight ahead and no established right-handed centre to take defensive-zone faceoffs short-handed, a recall of Ryan from the AHL Bakersfield Condors or a trade for a more substantial solution would seem to be the play.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Barkley established himself from the jump in Brazil, and his three TDs were the deciding factor in a win over the Packers that went to the brink.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
When Rice went to the Raiders, Tim Brown was an established star, but there weren’t any issues with Rice terms of attitude and outlook.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Philp may grow into that role, but with the trade deadline straight ahead and no established right-handed centre to take defensive-zone faceoffs short-handed, a recall of Ryan from the AHL Bakersfield Condors or a trade for a more substantial solution would seem to be the play.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
Drivers here already pay congestion-style taxes for ride-sharing in certain parts of the city, a policy established during the COVID-era to close a budget gap.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Barkley established himself from the jump in Brazil, and his three TDs were the deciding factor in a win over the Packers that went to the brink.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for established
Verb
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The second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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And many strikes proved far deadlier.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Initially, the company demonstrated leadership in the energy sector by pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Confidence is demonstrated in action.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Historic New Orleans Collection This is a museum, research center, and publisher that was founded in the 1960s and tells the story of New Orleans and the Gulf South through exhibitions, original texts, and its public research center.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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In January 2023, McCourt founded Project Liberty through a $500 million investment.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Many in the department remain steadfast that Mercado should be disciplined — or at least removed from the prestigious investigative unit.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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As a family, our focus remains steadfast on celebrating Doom’s extraordinary legacy—his unparalleled artistry and his lasting impact on music and culture.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Although there are no confirmed person-to-person infections so far, Susanne previously reported on research that indicates the strain currently affecting dairy cows is one mutation away from becoming easily transmitted between humans.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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However, there is no confirmed timeline for this potential IPO, and importantly, the value has been rising appreciably in recent years without the benefit of retail investor participation.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The deadline to gather the documentation and money needed to register them was approaching, but Barcelona showed no signs of having the situation under control.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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According to a press release from the Food and Drug Administration, the recall was initiated after a customer complaint from Massachusetts.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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The senior administration official said the findings of some studies initiated by the PACT Act may not be available until 2027.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The current period should be a stable interglacial, which means the next ice age would begin in about 10,000 years, the researchers said in their findings.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Pope Francis continues to remain in stable condition, the Vatican said Saturday.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Established.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/established. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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