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
Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Tony-award-winning actor John Kani said he was stunned when the theatre's founders Barney Simon and Mannie Manim first told him their vision.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
The Macario signing comes 16 months after Lauren Leichtman and Arthur Levine, founders of a private equity firm in Los Angeles, completed a $120-million purchase of the Wave.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The adventure comes from France’s ZDT Studio, whose founders include the director of the terrific Dishonored series.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Brands Swiss sportswear brand On Holding announced that co-founders David Allemann and Caspar Coppetti will take over as co-CEOs, replacing Martin Hoffman, on May 1.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
At Harvard, there’s a lot of entrepreneurs in the room and a lot of potential founders.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The deal brings Goodlife founders Oliver Sasse, Lucy Sasse, Ellie Shaw and David Watters and their team and roster into Firebird’s ecosystem of management companies, which already includes Mick Management, Red Light Management, Jet Management, Hills Artists and Special Projects.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Current owner Nima Alizadeh carries on the tradition started by founders Randy Robinson and Harry Johnson by offering great food along with an intriguing lineup of wines.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Within days, China’s surprise intervention in the deal quickly shattered that hope, as Beijing stepped up efforts to discourage Chinese AI founders from moving their businesses offshore.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Tony-award-winning actor John Kani said he was stunned when the theatre's founders Barney Simon and Mannie Manim first told him their vision.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
The Macario signing comes 16 months after Lauren Leichtman and Arthur Levine, founders of a private equity firm in Los Angeles, completed a $120-million purchase of the Wave.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The adventure comes from France’s ZDT Studio, whose founders include the director of the terrific Dishonored series.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Brands Swiss sportswear brand On Holding announced that co-founders David Allemann and Caspar Coppetti will take over as co-CEOs, replacing Martin Hoffman, on May 1.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
At Harvard, there’s a lot of entrepreneurs in the room and a lot of potential founders.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The deal brings Goodlife founders Oliver Sasse, Lucy Sasse, Ellie Shaw and David Watters and their team and roster into Firebird’s ecosystem of management companies, which already includes Mick Management, Red Light Management, Jet Management, Hills Artists and Special Projects.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Current owner Nima Alizadeh carries on the tradition started by founders Randy Robinson and Harry Johnson by offering great food along with an intriguing lineup of wines.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for founders
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Substack has created its own version of X in a bid to keep users on the platform and introduce Substack journalists and creators to new audiences.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The main career opportunities for students graduating from this course are fashion photographers, fashion filmmakers, cinematographers, digital image specialists, video editors, production managers and digital content creators.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately for shareholders, the stock grants come with a feature similar to equity options that somewhat reduces Musk’s payday, especially in a case like the one above where the plan flops.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Nov. 2025
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Amina blows her mom a kiss and then flops down in her crib, pretending to be asleep.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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As the operation collapses into violence and betrayal his only way out is to keep flying.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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The heavier, denser snow brought about by the abundant moisture in the air make catastrophic roof collapses more likely, Tachibana said.—
Junko Ogura,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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This gap has real consequences, the authors argue.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Now, agents field interest from sometimes dozens of potential buyers, and authors can pick the deal most appealing to them.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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But, elsewhere in Cook County, property taxes are what school districts must turn to when the state fails to support public education at the level most other states do.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Then, an ultrasound mid-way through pregnancy showed that her baby had anencephaly, a fatal condition in which the skull fails to develop properly.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As a dad, my husband gets to pick where his attention goes.—
Liana Finck,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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A little breathing room goes a long way.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Many of them had a cocky attitude, even after their fathers were killed.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Studies show that women’s earnings fall after having children while men see their wages increase after becoming fathers.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The 8-episode first season charts the improbable ascent of Joe and Rose Kennedy and their nine children, including rebellious second son Jack, who struggles to escape the shadow of his golden boy older brother.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Loose ends and compelling payoffs await after a subdued and slow-ish first frame that struggles with a balance between dark brooding and uneven lull.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Founders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founders. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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