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
Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
According to Reuters, Berlusconi – son of Mediaset founder and former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi – met with German Culture Commissioner Wolfram Weimer in Berlin.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 June 2025
That included Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook; Weiss Watches founders Cameron and Whitney Weiss; Savas founder Savannah Yarborough; Imogene + Willie’s Carrie Eddmenson, and others.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
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Noun
Kallie Thomson is the furniture director and co-founder of Hati Home.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
According to Reuters, Berlusconi – son of Mediaset founder and former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi – met with German Culture Commissioner Wolfram Weimer in Berlin.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The company’s controlling Murdoch family is at odds about how Fox and sister News Corp. will be governed should founder Rupert Murdoch, 93, die.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 June 2025
That included Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook; Weiss Watches founders Cameron and Whitney Weiss; Savas founder Savannah Yarborough; Imogene + Willie’s Carrie Eddmenson, and others.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for founder
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The documentary, celebrating the life and legacy of Pee-wee Herman creator Paul Reubens, received the honor of Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shot on a real-life lavish Utah estate, Mountainhead is another modern satire from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong — who reunited with that HBO drama’s composer Nicholas Britell for more unforgettable music.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The marathon meeting evoked memories of a past era of contentious county budgets in the wake of the 2008 housing crash, when collapsed real estate values caused a severe revenue crunch for Miami-Dade.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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But there have still been high-profile rail bridge collapses like the one in Montana two years ago that sent a train hauling petroleum products into the Yellowstone River, sending tar balls downstream that had to be cleaned up.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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While the most obvious advice is to not drive through deep floods, people want to get to their destinations and often go right into the asphalt swamp.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, on The Bold and the Beautiful, Ridge has had his own will-they-won't-they situation going with Rebecca Budig's Taylor Hayes.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Harold was instrumental in bringing Ian Fleming to the Viking list in the early 1960s, and personally edited the mystery author Rex Stout for Viking.—
Paul Slovak
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since this season’s halcyon days -- a weekend home sweep of the Yankees that got Miami even at 55-55 -- the Fish have flopped at 10-22 .—
Greg Cote
September 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Cellphone bill flop prompts finger-pointing Hall seized on the vote breakdown as an example of Democratic lawmakers out of step with Whitmer and out of touch with public support for cellphone restrictions at school.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Scallops are the dainty little detail that never goes out of style, and in fact, reinforces a decor piece’s nostalgic vibe.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tanner Conner went out for his route and Austin Jackson was late picking up Moore’s blitz.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Chilean-American actress and singer did not reveal the age of her child or the identity of the father.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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His father taught him that a husband provides, a wife takes care of children.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The panel studying those cases released a report last year describing how the state child welfare agency missed warning signs and failed to protect dozens of children from dying of the illicit drug.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, the Bundys and five others were acquitted of all charges after jurors said prosecutors failed to prove their intent.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Founder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founder. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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