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
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
This week, Meta’s back at it with a $900 million investment in the Indian fintech firm Cred, giving it a roughly 20% stake as well as founder Kunal Shah, who will replace Will Cathcart as the global leader of WhatsApp.
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Judging just by the opening day crowd at the new outlet on Route 44 in Avon, the company’s model shows no sign of foundering despite the turbulent economy.
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Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The brand, created by makeup artist and OG beauty founder Bobbi Brown, largely eschews third-party distribution, opting instead to open its own stores.
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Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
This week, Meta’s back at it with a $900 million investment in the Indian fintech firm Cred, giving it a roughly 20% stake as well as founder Kunal Shah, who will replace Will Cathcart as the global leader of WhatsApp.
—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Verb
Although in the commercial world, many print publications have foundered, data indicate that for alumni magazines, print remains powerful.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Judging just by the opening day crowd at the new outlet on Route 44 in Avon, the company’s model shows no sign of foundering despite the turbulent economy.
—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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More than a decade after installing the sculpture, Pinky’s creator shares his story.
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Part of it is concern about the artists, writers, musicians, and creators whose work was used to train these systems.
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When AllHere collapsed in mid-2024, the district — with Carvalho’s support — launched an internal review.
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At least 383 buildings and over 1,000 other structures had collapsed or were heavily affected, and officials were still assessing the damage.
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Knowing Brady and Sullivan have gone after so many years of us trying to get them out is great, but Daniel Kretinsky needs to put actions into words to keep our trust.
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Critics say the bill doesn’t go far enough.
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How does an accomplished author find himself at the helm of a multibillion-dollar casino enterprise?
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The author emphasizes identifying leaders who act like owners, not just employees, by having substantial personal capital invested in the company.
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This one kinda flopped Stateside but was pretty big around the world.
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The record flopped — but their next, Sounds of Silence, fared better, thanks to their sumptuous harmonies and Garfunkel’s hauntingly emotive voice.
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In this case, autism is—oh my gosh, doesn't our heart go out for those parents who have autism?
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The second round will go out on July 15 to those born between the 11th and 20th of a month, and the third round will go out on July 22 to those born on or after the 21st of a month.
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Doherty's father, uncle, cousin and other family members are buried at the cemetery in Newton, Massachusetts.
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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The biggest transaction of his tenure occurred when Shohei Ohtani left the Angels after six seasons for the Dodgers in late 2023, the Angels failing to trade Ohtani for prospects before Ohtani became a free agent.
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Twice already, in November of 2025 and February of this year, the seven states involved in re-negotiating water rights and use along with the 100-year old treaty kicked the can down the road and failed to come to an agreement on water sharing.
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“Founder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founder. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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