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verb

past tense of establish
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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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Recent Examples of established
Adjective
This is a time when many new and established brands—from Rolex and Vacheron Constantin to Breitling and Blancpain—made their mark with practical, stylish watches that served a true purpose before the advent of more precise digital timing. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024 To be able to lure top comics like Maniscalco away from more established standup rivals like Netflix, Hulu has leaned heavily on the promise of the Disney portfolio and the acting and writing opportunities that come with it. Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
Cockburn said Saudi Arabia would need a vast number of migrant workers to deliver its World Cup ambitions in a country which has neither established a minimum wage for non-citizens nor introduced measures to prevent worker deaths. Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024 The war, launched after Hamas killed 1,200 people and took more than 250 hostage, is already Israel’s longest since the Jewish state was established. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for established 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for established
Verb
  • Only skilled hunters who proved their marksmanship could join.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Four Thousand Weeks proved an opportune project.
    Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The ability to shoot drones using Apache AH-64 attack helicopters had also been demonstrated by Israel in the past.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The operation’s success demonstrated that major component exchanges can be carried out offshore without requiring large cranes or towing the turbine to port.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Jones founded Infowars, which operates under Free Speech Systems, in 1999.
    Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Polymarket, which Coplan founded in 2020, has recently been the subject of intense debate and scrutiny over its creation of election betting markets.
    Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Still, the coach had remained steadfast in his support of Moss in spite of those mistakes.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The trilogy was directed by Zemeckis and written by Bob Gale, and both have been steadfast in their disavowal of further Back to the Future projects.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • There were no confirmed tornadoes or reports of damage from Monday morning’s storms.
    Robert Shackelford, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Bryan follows Jeff Lynne’s ELO as a confirmed performer at 2025’s edition of BST Hyde Park.
    Thomas Smith, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Court records showed that Green has fired multiple attorneys.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This season that showed in its new patchwork wrap coat that was more blanket than boho, and a cool palette of petrol blue, deep khaki and burgundy that was on trend with the key colors seen on the runways.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • While the review was initiated to examine the leadership structure of the county’s Office of Education, the agency’s investigators quickly pivoted to the education board after hearing numerous complaints from staff, said Mike Fine, CEO of the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team.
    Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Click Request archive, and the process is initiated.
    David Nield, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The threats Hamas and Hezbollah posed to Israel allowed Iran to exert power across the region while holding Israelis indirectly at risk, which—combined with Israel’s deterrence in the form of its superior military power—produced a stable equilibrium.
    Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024

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“Established.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/established. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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