- present tense form of establish (3rd person singular).
establishes
Example Sentences
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This battle over cheese does not pass the smell test for Busch, who argues the U.S. also gives preferential treatment to countries it establishes trade deals with—including Canada.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
Cohen’s office said in a statement that its bill “clarifies existing law and establishes a consistent, common-sense standard for determining whether an owner remains connected to a securities account.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
None of that establishes that political access changed the government’s response.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
"This study establishes an important boundary for Alzheimer's disease genetics," said Matt Huentelman, PhD, professor and director in TGen's Early Detection and Prevention Division and co-senior author with Rogalski.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
It establishes the connection between the speaker and the audience, and it steers how that speech will be received.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
