bundler

noun

bun·​dler ˈbən(d)-lər How to pronounce bundler (audio)
ˈbən-dᵊl-ər
plural bundlers
: a person or thing that bundles something: such as
a
: a person whose job is to bundle materials or products for ease of handling
b
US politics : a political fund-raiser who collects donations from multiple contributors
In 2000, George W. Bush revolutionized campaign fund raising—and shattered existing records—by creating a muscular network of "bundlers," each of whom committed to bring in $100,000, $200,000 or more from friends and associates.Karen Tumulty

Examples of bundler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On foreign policy toward the Middle East, the Biden and Trump administrations are basically the same, the Arab American donor and bundler that spoke to USA TODAY said. USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024 At least half a dozen former Haley bundlers have opted to help Biden's campaign rather than Trump's, according to reporting from CNBC that was distributed to reporters on Tuesday by Biden's team. Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2024 There is already a lawsuit from skinny bundler FuboTV, and potentially more to come. Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Mobile companies have quietly become among the most aggressive bundlers of streaming video, seeking to ad value to their premium 5G plans. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2024 Several bundlers and fundraisers that raised money for Trump had also moved on to raise money for his 2024 rivals. Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2023 Her robust network of bundlers, or supporters who raise money from friends and business associates, includes 125 such backers. Jazmine Ulloa, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2023 Jennifer Ann Nassour, one of her bundlers and a former chairwoman of the Massachusetts Republican Party, said Ms. Haley was in a prime position to break out at the first Republican debate this month. Jazmine Ulloa, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2023 Forty percent of them are first-time bundlers, and the group includes powerful women in business and politics, according to her campaign. Jazmine Ulloa, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bundler was in 1637

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“Bundler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bundler. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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