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as in craftsman
a person or company that builds or repairs things (such as houses or ships)
They hired a team of builders to carry out the renovation.
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as in designer
a person or organization that creates something (such as a business)
He was one of the great empire builders of the 20th century.
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Recent Examples of builder
The partners were Robert Ray Hammond, a boat builder; William Dickerson Gaston, a boat dealer; Robert Alan Shoop, a casket dealer; and Guy William Woodward, an adhesives salesman.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Researchers speculate that the builders may have been strangers to the area—possibly migrants from what is now Latvia, whose low rampart structures are similar to this one—who found themselves in conflict with local communities.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Carrier, a prominent builder in western central Connecticut, has been enthusiastic about the market.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
The new product promises to offer PC builders a way to create both a powerful gaming rig and an elite workstation in a single unit using a 16-core chip compatible with AM5 motherboards.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Researchers speculate that the builders may have been strangers to the area—possibly migrants from what is now Latvia, whose low rampart structures are similar to this one—who found themselves in conflict with local communities.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Carrier, a prominent builder in western central Connecticut, has been enthusiastic about the market.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
The new product promises to offer PC builders a way to create both a powerful gaming rig and an elite workstation in a single unit using a 16-core chip compatible with AM5 motherboards.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for builder
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In this case, these ancient craftsmen figured out how to sparingly use Cinnabar, which spoke less to the affluent family’s budget, but rather a common practice to mix iron oxide and cinnabar that included a primer.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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Contractors donated labor, neighbors brought materials, and craftsmen recreated details that no longer existed anywhere else.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
7 Apr. 2026
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The brand’s archive section is packed with best-sellers, including comfy pants, trendy jackets, and designer-quality handbags.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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While there, the duo is accused of going into another hotel room, then stealing cash and designer bags worth tens of thousands of dollars, one Hermes bag valued at $32,000.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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All the while, prosecutors said the New York City architect hid in plain sight, living on Long Island with his wife, daughter and stepson.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The new building, designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor, spans Wilshire Boulevard and will serve as the home for LACMA’s permanent collection.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Zhang Bo, co-founder of Didi and head of its autonomous driving business, disclosed the plans at a UAE-China business cooperation forum in Beijing earlier this week, according to the statement.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Wildtype co-founders Justin Kolbeck and Aryé Elfenbein invited chefs to their headquarters in San Francisco and then went to the restaurants during early days of service, providing FAQ sheets that informed how chefs label the product on menus.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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But lawsuits between the contractors and engineers and their insurers reveal some of the design errors and other problems behind the delays.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Mohan has enough nerdiness to earn the respect of software engineers plus sufficient charm to woo advertisers.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Neither could Kendall, who had spent happy teenage years there with his father, stepmother, and brothers—and was still launching his boat from a dock on the property to work his oyster beds.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Augustine, a bishop in the late fourth and early fifth centuries, is the spiritual father of the Augustinian order of which the pontiff is a member and former leader.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Beef Season 2 tackles everything from healthcare inequity to class dynamics and diaspora identity, and a majority of it was inspired by real-life events, creator Lee Sung Jin said.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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More recently, Higher Ground has been setting up projects outside of Netflix, including the HBO sketch comedy series Life Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, from creator Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, which premieres in June.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2026
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Bloom Energy , Oracle — Shares of the two companies rose after Bloom Energy, a maker of solid oxide fuel cells, said it's expanded a partnership with Oracle to build out its AI and cloud computing capabilities.—
Fred Imbert,Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, health professionals, regulators and policy makers have become increasingly troubled about how to manage acute and chronic pain.—
Dr. Patricia Richard,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Builder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/builder. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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