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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
Until then, women were either relegated to side rooms, where they were charged exorbitantly, or barred from these kinds of establishments altogether.
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco had a picnic with food from the popular fast food establishment – known to be one of the singer’s favorites – during their engagement.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
However, an exact definition of a dive bar is hard to come by, and the discussion on whether an establishment is a dive bar or not is subject to debate.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Larry Kramer's searing indictment of mainstream media and the healthcare establishment in the early years of the AIDS crisis is as powerful as ever.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco had a picnic with food from the popular fast food establishment – known to be one of the singer’s favorites – during their engagement.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
However, an exact definition of a dive bar is hard to come by, and the discussion on whether an establishment is a dive bar or not is subject to debate.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Larry Kramer's searing indictment of mainstream media and the healthcare establishment in the early years of the AIDS crisis is as powerful as ever.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishment
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Francona was known to ride a scooter from his place in Cleveland to the stadium and has put out feelers to get a new scooter in Cincinnati.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Van Gisbergen holds profound admiration and pride for his fellow countryman, Liam Lawson, who took Daniel Ricciardo's place at VCARB and is aiming for a seat with Red Bull in 2025.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The company’s commitment to sustainability goes beyond just the main fibers and fabrics used in the Chillpaca.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Missouri hat company hopes to revive Kansas City's textile industry Also on the West Coast and saving items seemingly destined for the trash is Tokens & Icons in Berkeley, California.Eric Noll, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, the degree to which this flexibility is offered varies significantly between institutions, programs and individual instructors.Joe Way, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Between multibillion-dollar television deals, the institution of the transfer portal and the escalation of NIL —name, image and likeness — deals for athletes, college athletic programs, particularly football, have never looked more lucrative.Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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These incidents aren’t limited to US military facilities.Jared Keller, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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After expanding to a bigger manufacturing facility in 1994, Yoshida perfected a way to slow-cook his sauce at scale.Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The firm has worked for decades with entertainers, athletes and others to enter Canada.Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, the company released the PlayStation 5, which has consistently outsold its main competitors like Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Nintendo’s Switch, according to data from Ampere Analysis, an analytics firm for the games business.John Towfighi, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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The institute was started by Jennifer Doudna, who shared a Nobel Prize for helping discover CRISPR.Rob Stein, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, the institute found that three North Carolina counties were among the 10 U.S. counties whose residents held the most medical debt.Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Next to the main house is a huge stone and glass solarium with gorgeous indoor pool, hot and cold plunges, and large infrared sauna.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Grab dinner from this gourmet pizza spot and order the Rappahannock Special, a pie made with house made garlic cream sauce, crab meat, red onion, mozzarella, ricotta, and a dash of Old Bay.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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City currently sits 20th in the new 36-team group Champions League format, with only the top eight progressing automatically to the round of 16.Matias Grez, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wilken cannot create such an entity, which under labor law requires (among other things) a group of employees who successfully petition the NLRB or a state labor board for recognition as a bargaining unit and accompanying votes.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishment. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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