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
Andrew Dunn, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Republican Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, will be on the ballot in the fall's general election.
—Anthony Izaguirre The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 25 June 2025
Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 28 May 2025
Another key hearing related to a foundering anti-oil and gas lawfare effort is scheduled to take place in Charleston, South Carolina starting on Thursday, May 29.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Noun
The founders who embrace this new paradigm in 2025 could leave their competition wondering where all the deals went.
—Andrew Dunn, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Republican Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, will be on the ballot in the fall's general election.
—Anthony Izaguirre The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 25 June 2025
Verb
That distinction was not clear in previous versions of the legislation, which led to concern that schools would not be able to involve police in serious matters — and was a key reason legislation on ticketing foundered in previous legislative sessions.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 28 May 2025
Another key hearing related to a foundering anti-oil and gas lawfare effort is scheduled to take place in Charleston, South Carolina starting on Thursday, May 29.
—David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for founder
Noun
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Pro wrestling content creator Joey Karni pointed out Naomi’s cross-promotional championship record.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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On TikTok, content creators are sharing videos that have racked up millions of views in recent months, complaining of nausea from taking trips in electric vehicles (EVs).—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Together, they’re poised to do something far more radical: collapse the traditional SaaS model and usher in a new era of decentralized, intelligent orchestration.—
Deepinder Singh Sethi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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In handcuffs, Miyake collapsed momentarily outside.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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But everything depends on next weekend’s figures after the arrival of the first major box office threat, and the bigger the box office impact, the faster Jurassic World’s plans for a billion dollar summer may go extinct.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Montgomery went 3-for-5 with the first-inning RBI triple and singles in the fourth and seventh innings in his second major-league game.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Rusty Wright, who is based in Orlando, is an author and lecturer who has spoken on six continents.—
Rusty Wright,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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Several of its authors had previously, or are now, working in President Donald Trump’s administration.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Some species will flop over when grown in rich soils.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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Staking helps protect tall or large-flowered dahlias from breakage and flopping over, especially after rain or strong wind.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Verlander went out for the sixth but didn’t complete the frame.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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The email went out before any public statement from the White House, suggesting an internal misstep that preempted a formal rollout of the nominees.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2025
Noun
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As heir, Prince William often takes on important duties on behalf of his father, the King.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Donald Trump has ticked many boxes in his life and career: husband (three times), father (of five), (multi-)billionaire, President (twice).—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Renard was not the only one who failed to make the cut.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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In the corporate world, companies that fail to keep up with advances in hardware, software or technology platforms could face a different type of crisis: being at a competitive disadvantage in a challenging and demanding marketplace.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Founder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founder. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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