ESTABLISHING Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

establishing

verb

present participle of establish

as in proving

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 demonstrating

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 founding

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 establishing For a government overseeing a population dominated by mobile expats, that created a lot of uncertainty in terms of establishing an economic base that can support a welfare system and basic state infrastructure. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 Noah Clowney has flashed as a floor-spacing big without establishing himself over a full season. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 Still, the Panthers have leaped above all expectations, establishing themselves as one of the best teams nationwide in head coach DeMarcus Harris’ first year at the helm. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026 One of the most important components of estate planning is establishing a power of attorney. — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026 So far, ten European countries have joined the initiative by establishing bilateral nuclear steering groups to discuss French nuclear strategy and how its evolution could enhance their security. — Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026 Momsen, who first came to prominence as an actor before establishing herself as a rock frontwoman, discussed her musical evolution in SPIN’s 2025 interview. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 16 Oct. 2026 That means establishing a common baseline for areas such as technology, headcount, operating costs and the operating model itself. — Simon Wells, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Without first establishing a network of plausible deniability? — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

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Patent knee-high boots brought edge, while her now-signature purple scarf added a vibrant pop—proving that even minimalists appreciate a jolt of color.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
The property is debuting as a member of Leading Hotels of the World, ushering in a new era of luxury for the area, and proving that, yes, chic and fabulous things can happen on either side of the Intracoastal.

— Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of proving

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There's also the gap between demonstrating a prototype and delivering a finished vehicle.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Its progress will depend on integrating the communications hardware and demonstrating the system’s performance through testing.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of demonstrating

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The Legislature extended cap-and-invest’s life to 2045 last year, and the state is now initiating the process of linking its market with Washington state.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
When agents begin entering supplier workflows and initiating payments, those questions become foundational.

— Alex Zuck, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of initiating

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Another interesting direction is canvas bags paired with exotic-leather pouches, creating a contrast between materials and textures.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The corals themselves are bigger than cars, their delicate arms creating a dense underwater maze.

— Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of creating

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His larger insight was that pioneering technological networks reconfigure how distance, mobility and military power relate to one another.

— Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
These volumes will offer a glimpse into concepts and interiors endeared by fashion and design alike — and the visionary minds pioneering a new concept of living.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

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