as in creator
a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor
Maria Montessori was the founder of an educational system dedicated to maximizing a child's creative potential
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as in to collapse
to be unsuccessful
the theater company foundered after its corporate funding dried up
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as in to go
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the twin towers started to sway and suddenly foundered
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Recent Examples of founder
Dylan Butts, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Parin Moradiya is founder and CEO of Diamond Soirée, a jewelry boutique on Chicago’s Jewelers Row.
—Parin Moradiya, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2025
This is a significant year, marking 50 years since the Fitzgerald foundered in a Lake Superior storm.
—Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Its founders, Yan Junjie, the company’s chief executive officer, and Yun Yeyi, its chief operating officer, previously worked at SenseTime, a long-time player in China’s AI space.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Parin Moradiya is founder and CEO of Diamond Soirée, a jewelry boutique on Chicago’s Jewelers Row.
—Parin Moradiya, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Yet this plan foundered when confronted with Ukraine’s understandable loss aversion—breaching Russian defenses would have been an exceptionally bloody endeavor—and distracting rivalries among Ukrainian commanders and political leadership.
—Rebecca Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2025
This is a significant year, marking 50 years since the Fitzgerald foundered in a Lake Superior storm.
—Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for founder
Noun
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Vacuum Bags for Travel TikTok creators swear by vacuum-seal bags for squeezing more clothing into a carry-on.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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That’s the pithy one-liner that menswear creator Elliot Duprey’s followers will sometimes parrot back to him on the streets of New York, after recognizing him from his videos.—
Ashley Ogawa Clarke,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The activity periodically forms a dome over the main vent, which eventually collapses, causing an eruption.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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McDearmond knew without Hannah's help, the criminal case against Brian would likely collapse.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Kings went into the halftime break with a 58-46 lead and a 22-5 advantage in fastbreak points.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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While strolling in New York City, Katie Holmes went for a casual vibe in baggy black jeans with a light jacket and a crossbody bag, while Jennifer Garner's pair had a touch of subtle elegance with gold-tone hardware.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Matthew Oldroyd, the fan, author and co-founder of Forza Garibaldi fans’ group, summed it up earlier this week.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Over the course of his life, Reagan worked as a clothing salesman, actor, radio personality, author, and political commentator.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The free-agent signing of Nate Davis flopped.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Early experiments, like the Humane AI pin, have flopped due to high prices and poor performance.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The township, which has raised the possibility it'll be forced into bankruptcy, said its insurer went out of business before the claim arose.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Grandma’s taste never goes out of style.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Boley's father, Jameson Kyle Boley, 40, of Jasper, Alabama, has been charged with felony chemical endangerment of a child and unlawful manufacture of a destructive device, according to Walker County District Court records obtained by Fox News Digital.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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And the father and son eventually fell out.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If the settlement failed to cover the amount owed, some funders went after the women for the remainder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Owner Mark Davis has failed for years to find answers, and this time around, Tom Brady appears to be taking control of the rebuild.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Founder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founder. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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