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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
Some of the local anchor establishments along The Strip have vanished.
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Molly Parker, ProPublica, 27 Mar. 2025
He was often ridiculed by contemporaries, including renowned adherents of the Nation of Islam such as Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali, as being too actively focused on integration and too passively focused on Black empowerment, critiques of the Black political establishment that persist today.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Sitting in his car, in a Safeway parking lot, Goldberg watched incredulously on his phone as the leaders of the national-security establishment discussed the details of bombing Houthi strongholds in Yemen.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
Despite its upscale locations, Felix Roasting has kept its prices moderate including $4 for coffee, when many local establishments in NYC charge $5, and $5 for cappuccinos, when some charge $7.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Molly Parker, ProPublica, 27 Mar. 2025
He was often ridiculed by contemporaries, including renowned adherents of the Nation of Islam such as Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali, as being too actively focused on integration and too passively focused on Black empowerment, critiques of the Black political establishment that persist today.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Sitting in his car, in a Safeway parking lot, Goldberg watched incredulously on his phone as the leaders of the national-security establishment discussed the details of bombing Houthi strongholds in Yemen.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
Despite its upscale locations, Felix Roasting has kept its prices moderate including $4 for coffee, when many local establishments in NYC charge $5, and $5 for cappuccinos, when some charge $7.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishment
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The administration expects the new rates to remain in place until the U.S. narrows a $1.2 trillion trade imbalance recorded last year.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The Elizabeth Street Garden, located between between Spring and Prince streets, has long been a community gathering place for artists and city dwellers.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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That, of course, garnered the company another patent, one that is almost certainly a time and cost-saver for the company.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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The company has a large loyal customer base in Miami and has been in Florida for more than seven years.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
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If deployed at scale by higher education institutions, these models could help students access world-class programs locally, allowing more talent to stay, learn, and contribute to South Africa’s long-term growth.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Carlos Barria | Reuters As Trump tries to punish companies, universities and other institutions for their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, many businesses are renaming their programs to avoid scrutiny, rather than giving up entirely.—
Jacob Pramuk,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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What kind of wellness facilities does Marina Bay Sands have?—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Bowman also owns Prestige K9 and Prestige Protection Dogs and has a dog boarding facility that operates directly adjacent to his French ring practice field in Roseville.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Christine Jahan is the founder and principal designer of Christine Jahan Designs, an award-winning interior design firm located in Glendora, California.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
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Long the home of Dr. Pamela Cantor and the late Richard A. Cantor, a former vice chairman at the investment firm Neuberger Berman, the home sits on a picturesque hillside in the rural town of Washington, with expansive views of pristine Lake Waramaug.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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The institute envisions using Boulder’s downtown theaters and venues as the heart of the festival.—
Terry Dickerson,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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Sundance would frequently spend thousands converting venues like The Library that are not traditional cinemas into movie theater venues, which took away dollars the non-profit institute could’ve used to support its independent artists.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The exhibition presents five shots from the photographer’s collaboration with the jewelry house.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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According to a previous concert poster, the rock group was scheduled to co-headline the festival's opening day with Def Leppard.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishment. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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