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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
By law, each establishment may have up to six terminals.
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Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
But that’s what happens when a national security establishment prioritizes political loyalty over professional excellence — armies fail and many, many people die.
—David French, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Since its establishment in the 1750s, the British Museum has been the cultural institution at the heart of the United Kingdom.
—Mike Coté, National Review, 30 Mar. 2025
The film has no dramatic hooks, no scripted banter, no establishment of plot points, no character development, no giving those of us in the audience our bearings.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
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Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
But that’s what happens when a national security establishment prioritizes political loyalty over professional excellence — armies fail and many, many people die.
—David French, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Since its establishment in the 1750s, the British Museum has been the cultural institution at the heart of the United Kingdom.
—Mike Coté, National Review, 30 Mar. 2025
The film has no dramatic hooks, no scripted banter, no establishment of plot points, no character development, no giving those of us in the audience our bearings.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 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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Blenders Eyewear’s founder, Chase Fisher, is stepping down from his chief executive officer role — and in his place, the brand has appointed Jack Gray to lead its new chapter.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The company said a 20% U.S. tariff on imports from the European Union, which Mr. Trump announced on April 2 before pausing them, would require the company to hike prices by 10% beginning April 15.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The two companies plan to develop new projects, using Runway’s generative AI tools.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the revered music institution, which premiered on PBS in 1975.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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One institution saw its NPS increase by seven points after implementing personalized financial guidance.—
Jody Bhagat,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 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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Asian elephants in modern zoo facilities suffer from infertility and lose their calves to stillbirth and infanticides almost twice as often as elephants in semi-wild conditions.—
Nitin Sekar,
ArsTechnica,
5 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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At 750 acres, including both guest areas and backstage space for employees, it is believed to be the largest theme park in the world and estimated to have cost up to $7.7 billion to build, according to Dennis Speigel, owner and founder of consulting firm International Theme Park Services.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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The following year, Cooper became president and CEO of the museum, replacing Kathryn Hill who announced her retirement after leading the institute for six years.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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These microscopic organisms have what are essentially built-in compass needles, said Caroline Monteil, a microbial ecologist at the French research institute CEA.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
1 Apr. 2025
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For his first day of work in June 1999, Scott Smith arrived at the makeshift bat factory, a three-level brick corner house in Ottawa with a stop sign sprouting up from the tree-lawn shrubs.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Plus, there’s a two-level guest house with its own kitchen and living area.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
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 16 Apr. 2025.
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