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
Chase Jordan
january 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Inspired by the founders’ personal stories, the brand explores how fashion can reconnect people and cultures and redefine the value of clothing.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Dark and Patinated Finishes Hardware trends are moving away from the ubiquitous matte black and shiny hardware finishes, say Cynthia and Rish Malhotra, founders of the hardware maker Art & Forge.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
The company has since bought the building from a firm tied to the Privitera family, founders of Mark One Electric.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
And, as opposed to Bankman-Fried and countless other crypto founders, Yan and his team decided to eschew raising money from venture capitalists.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Along for its inaugural sail are Kai Kai founders Jerry and Jackie Lau, whose dim sum and Chinese barbecue skills earned their years-old concept its own nod last year following its reopening at Mills 50’s Mills Market.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
According to the founders, the goal was not to create a flashy robotic spectacle but a functional tool that integrates seamlessly into hospitality operations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The founders all have big plans for the new year, and high hopes for expansion and growth for the years to come.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
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The program is open to founders and early-stage companies in Charlotte, or those planning to establish themselves here.
—Chase Jordan
january 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Inspired by the founders’ personal stories, the brand explores how fashion can reconnect people and cultures and redefine the value of clothing.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Dark and Patinated Finishes Hardware trends are moving away from the ubiquitous matte black and shiny hardware finishes, say Cynthia and Rish Malhotra, founders of the hardware maker Art & Forge.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
The company has since bought the building from a firm tied to the Privitera family, founders of Mark One Electric.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
And, as opposed to Bankman-Fried and countless other crypto founders, Yan and his team decided to eschew raising money from venture capitalists.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Along for its inaugural sail are Kai Kai founders Jerry and Jackie Lau, whose dim sum and Chinese barbecue skills earned their years-old concept its own nod last year following its reopening at Mills 50’s Mills Market.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
According to the founders, the goal was not to create a flashy robotic spectacle but a functional tool that integrates seamlessly into hospitality operations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
The founders all have big plans for the new year, and high hopes for expansion and growth for the years to come.
—Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for founders
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Instead of capturing footage, creators generate shots, often multiple variations of the same scene, then select and refine the results.—
Paul Ratner,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Co-creators and hosts Woods and Nigel Poor, who taught visual arts at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, met at the prison’s media center.—
Victoria Valenzuela,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 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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What’s becoming harder to ignore is who appears to be benefiting when oversight collapses.—
Jennifer Nassour,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fernandina gangway collapses during 4th of July fireworks The cause of the deck collapse is under investigation.—
Teresa Stepzinski,
Florida Times-Union,
25 Jan. 2026
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Such op-eds are popping up with the same anti-family messages delivered by different authors.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The study’s authors further stated that the poison found in the artifacts would not have killed prey instantly, but rather slowed prey down, thereby making the animal easier to catch.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Shift from Profit to Purpose While most companies are in the business of making money, history shows that greed as a business strategy often fails.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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And if all else fails, throw a boneless rib eye or skirt steak in the freezer until firm and use a sharp knife to slice it yourself.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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There goes his liver, Rachel thought.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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But with the June primary ballot deadline rapidly approaching, the delay likely nixes the possibility of the city amending its own tax before a possible statewide measure goes before voters.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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Some are sons named after fathers such as Hall of Famers Earl Averill, Eddie Collins, Tony Gwynn, Vladimir Guerrero, Tim Raines, Ed Walsh and their sons, or Ken Griffey and his Hall of Famer son.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mothers and fathers buried sons and daughters.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In the movie, Redford plays Roy Hobbs, who struggles his entire life to get a shot at playing professional baseball — a transformation of Arthurian legend into mythic Americana.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Raymond James analysts upgraded the stock to an outperform rating, citing Sandisk's pricing momentum as new supply struggles to come online.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Founders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founders. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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