as in creators
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 flops
to be unsuccessful
the theater company foundered after its corporate funding dried up
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as in collapses
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 founders
Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The Del Mar Historical Society needs a place to teach future generations about the origins of Del Mar, a place to celebrate our founders, our artists, and our scientists.
—Del Mar Historical Society, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Then, Google scooped up Windsurf’s founders and research team, leaving a shell of a company that another AI coding startup, Cognition, acquired in July.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Now, founders Liza Berglund Laserow and Fabian Berglund have their sights on elevating the rest of the home, starting in the bedroom.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
After the film screening, Joe Davidson, one of NABJ's 44 original founders, spoke about the start of the organization and its impact today in the context of the state of journalism.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Anthony Tranchida, one of the founders, noticed.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Social justice Peterson said the founders are committed to teaching about social justice.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Quality Branded hopped onto the scene in 2007; founders and father-son restauranters Alan and Michael Stillman started the brand as Fourth Wall Restaurants, which was then rebranded to today’s name in 2017.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
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That transaction came amid mounting tension between Angel City’s founding lead investor, Alexis Ohanian, and the team’s three co-founders, Julie Uhrman, Kara Nortman and Natalie Portman.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The Del Mar Historical Society needs a place to teach future generations about the origins of Del Mar, a place to celebrate our founders, our artists, and our scientists.
—Del Mar Historical Society, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Then, Google scooped up Windsurf’s founders and research team, leaving a shell of a company that another AI coding startup, Cognition, acquired in July.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Now, founders Liza Berglund Laserow and Fabian Berglund have their sights on elevating the rest of the home, starting in the bedroom.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
After the film screening, Joe Davidson, one of NABJ's 44 original founders, spoke about the start of the organization and its impact today in the context of the state of journalism.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Anthony Tranchida, one of the founders, noticed.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Social justice Peterson said the founders are committed to teaching about social justice.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Quality Branded hopped onto the scene in 2007; founders and father-son restauranters Alan and Michael Stillman started the brand as Fourth Wall Restaurants, which was then rebranded to today’s name in 2017.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for founders
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Barkin stressed the importance of decentralization and giving both creators and fans a stake in IP.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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TikTok creators and influencers have been filming themselves pouring honey onto a spoon, or even on the back of their hand, and sprinkling it with salt — many opting for natural options of both — and taking a dose before heading to the gym.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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At one point, Alex comes over to recheck his map and, seeing Rizo attempt to analyze his work, flops over on the puzzle, causing Rizo to pause.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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The New York Mets’ and Detroit Tigers’ collapses.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Moments later, Young collapses.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The actress revealed that the school’s syllabus includes several non-fiction books, ranging from politics in Russia to those penned by early English authors.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Republicans, Democrats at a standstill Government shutdowns occur when Congress fails to pass the 12 annual appropriations bills required to fund federal agencies.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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When someone fails to pay a bill, the creditor that provided the service — whether for a garage door repair, a car loan, or medical care — can take the debtor to court.—
Rae Ellen Bichell,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The event will feature local journalists, along with artisans and podcasters, for a night that goes behind the scenes of local news.—
Detroit Free Press staff,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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That goes for maximizing fall color as well as about every other growth/performance metric.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To end the war and reunite the remaining hostages with their mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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In one study conducted by sociologist Katherine Conger at the University of California, Davis, fully 65% of mothers and 70% of fathers confessed to having a favorite child.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bo was a source of comfort to many children in Nashville, especially as Tennessee struggles with growing mental health issues, according to Mental Health America, a nonprofit group that promotes mental health and mental illness prevention.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 Sep. 2025
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Defense struggles with big deficit The Panthers’ defense sat on the sideline for most of the first quarter, as a punt return touchdown by the Patriots was sandwiched between offensive series for the Panthers.—
Mike Kaye
September 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Founders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founders. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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