bundler

noun

bun·​dler ˈbən(d)-lər How to pronounce bundler (audio)
ˈbən-dᵊl-ər
plural bundlers
: a person or thing that bundles something: such as
a
: a person whose job is to bundle materials or products for ease of handling
b
US politics : a political fund-raiser who collects donations from multiple contributors
In 2000, George W. Bush revolutionized campaign fund raising—and shattered existing records—by creating a muscular network of "bundlers," each of whom committed to bring in $100,000, $200,000 or more from friends and associates.Karen Tumulty

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The channel bundler narrowed its net loss to $54.7 million, from $84.4 million a year ago, or $0.08 a share—well lower than consensus analyst expectations, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019 In their letter to Harris, the transparency groups cited how previous candidate Joe Biden released information about his bundlers in 2020. Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Oct. 2024 The letter to Trump cited multiple reports that the watchdogs said showed the former president has at least seven tiers of bundlers, including those raising at least $1 million. Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Oct. 2024 Oh, the irony: Has bundling been undermined just when the bundlers have lost their power? Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bundler 

Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bundler was in 1637

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“Bundler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bundler. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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