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noun

plural of founder
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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founders

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verb

present tense third-person singular of founder
1
as in flops
to be unsuccessful the theater company foundered after its corporate funding dried up

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2
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
Noun
An invite-only boutique gathering aimed at enterprise leaders, C-levels, SVPs, VPs, Heads, GMs of AI, founders, policymakers, researchers and investors, it is focused on ushering in human-centric, responsible AI adoption. — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 But many haven’t followed through on it, spurring criticism from one of the Giving Pledge’s founders, Melinda French Gates. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 July 2026 Nearly ten years after its founders Luke Cosby and Rob Lo came together in Canada to launch a fashion label rooted in denim and streetwear, Purple Brand is getting into footwear. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 July 2026 Rather than uniting America’s founders, slavery divided the authors of both the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence as a moral issue. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026 Schochet and Noah McGuinness, the company's founders, met about a decade ago on the first day of engineering class at Princeton University. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Since the founders put their names to the Declaration of Independence, there have been revolutions in science, technology, medicine, art and literature. — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for founders
  1. creators
  2. flops
  3. collapses
  4. authors
  5. fails
  6. goes
  7. fathers
  8. struggles
Noun
  • An isolated patient can find medical influencers, therapist creators, or medical humorists who translate the opaque language of healthcare into something human, tailored, and easier to understand.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • In his videos, he’s backed by an ensemble cast of recurring friends, family members and other creators.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of creators
Verb
  • This cordless lamp comes in four warm neutrals, and all feature a ceramic shade that flops over its base like pastry dough.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
  • But when weighed down by the moisture, the grass flops over and doesn't present itself as well to the cutting blade.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 23 June 2026
Definition of flops
Verb
  • Then, just as Hawkins manages to get himself out of a particularly dire bunker, Old Henry collapses and dies on the spot.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • Unlike most toppers, which include a cabover alcove, the Wingman collapses down to a basic box for travel.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
Definition of collapses
Noun
  • To the authors, a new constitutional government that controlled both the impulses of the masses and the abuses of their leaders would serve as the means through which the new United States government could accomplish this task.
    — Donovan Fifield, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
  • The package was full of new-age comics by Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Millar and Ed Brubaker, all powerhouse authors of the 2000s.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of authors
Verb
  • Alas, where Hollywood currently fails us, literature still provides hope.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • What Bank Regulators Should Do Cetorelli and Kindu emphasize that organizational structure is a fundamental determinant of whether a regulation succeeds or fails.
    — Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of fails
Verb
  • Different departments and agencies have various policies outlining what actions are appropriate if a car stop or other incident goes awry.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • As fans across the world prepare to celebrate and cheer on their team of choice, Don Julio Tequila is letting the world know that no matter where the cup goes once it’s won, it’s being battled for in New York.
    — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of goes
Noun
  • Video shared by the nonprofit captures dozens of dads participating in library outings over the past year, with children laughing, dancing and gathering for storytime alongside their fathers.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • Career penalties for fathers can be applied to hybrid work, where remote work arrangements are often associated with mothers and caring, with stigma leading to lower uptake.
    — Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of fathers
Verb
  • The actor plays Rob Gordon, a Chicago music-store owner who struggles with relationships and responsibility.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 16 July 2026
  • Speaking of social media, your Five Star Weekend character struggles a bit with authenticity and her followers.
    — Clarissa Cruz, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026
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