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as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
new business establishments sprang up all over in the postwar boom
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as in institution
a public organization with a particular purpose or function
the proposed change in pollution standards was opposed by environmental establishments across the board
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Recent Examples of establishment
Jacobs was a founding member of the New York Film-Makers’ Co-Operative and, in 1966, the inaugural director of the Millennium Film Workshop, two nonprofit organizations that continue to support avant-garde filmmakers decades after their establishment.
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News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2025
But some parents choose to forego the hassle of coordinating drop-off times and fees and opt to bring their children along when visiting establishments most consider adults-only, like breweries.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Ramsay ventures into each restaurant under the cover of night and with the help of a secret source, gathers unfiltered evidence of the major issues facing each establishment.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The style establishment is firmly pro capri pants right now.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
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News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2025
But some parents choose to forego the hassle of coordinating drop-off times and fees and opt to bring their children along when visiting establishments most consider adults-only, like breweries.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Ramsay ventures into each restaurant under the cover of night and with the help of a secret source, gathers unfiltered evidence of the major issues facing each establishment.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The style establishment is firmly pro capri pants right now.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishment
Noun
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Trump also revoked Bolton's security detail, which was in place because of threats from Iran.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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How does a company become—and stay—a great place to work?—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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The company’s full-stack AI platform ensures users can transition projects between desktop and data center environments with minimal code changes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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He will be replaced by COO Scott Peyree, the company said.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Olivier Wenden is Vice Chairman & CEO, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, one of the world’s foremost philanthropic institutions dedicated to environmental conservation.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Beard has been focused on transformation since being appointed CEO of Adtalem just over four years ago, whether that’s been integrating key acquisitions, refocusing the company around health-care education, or finding key synergies to drive results across the company’s five institutions.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Headquartered in Dallas, Aligned is a fast-growing hyperscale operator that provides cloud infrastructure across some 50 facilities.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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In April that year, an explosion at the facility killed one worker and injured four others, CNN affiliate WSMV reported.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Arthur was originally a scholar of the Elizabethan drama—a professor at Boston University for a number of years before moving to London and working for Quaritch, one of the oldest bookseller firms in the world focusing on antiquarian books.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Prime Minister added that Baghdad had signed deals with TotalEnergies, along with Chinese and Emirati firms, to invest in capturing gas that is now flared — worth $4 billion to $5 billion a year.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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The company positions it as a platform mainly for researchers, educational institutes, universities, and robotics enthusiasts interested in AI development and automation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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At his eye institute, doctors can help people access visual rehabilitation, which can provide technology such as magnifiers and screen readers; counseling and emotional support programs; and transportation and household services.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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More to Explore The exterior of the house resembles a three-dimensional De Stijl painting.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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These houses were once used for Rockport’s fishing and granite industry, and are now home to quaint shops, restaurants, and art galleries.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Gatlin also used Foundation funds to pay for Apple AirPods, laptops and backpacks for back-to-school events hosted by a Riceboro religious group, which had no links to the Foundation, except Gatlin.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Floyd said the group also provides support to art teachers and school art programs through field trips and by funding art supplies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishment. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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