founders 1 of 2

noun

Definition of foundersnext
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 Synonyms for founders
  1. creators
  2. collapses
  3. fails
  4. goes
  5. struggles
  6. gives
  7. misses
Noun
  • The difficulty will vary from day to day, and the puzzle creators will try to surprise you sometimes.
    Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Their work tells the story of their lives, their communities, and their deep connection to a city that, despite its challenges, continues to inspire dreamers, artists, chefs, and creators.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of creators
Verb
  • And then at some point, the house collapses.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Sleep apnea is a condition that causes a sleeper’s breathing to pause when the muscles of the throat relax too much and the airway collapses.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of collapses
Verb
  • From the solar eclipse, supermoons, and now a temporary second moon orbiting the Earth, the sky's paintbrush never fails to bring awe to our eyes.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • For example, when a robot fails to pick an overweight item many times, a person on site can be notified to manually handle the item.
    Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of fails
Verb
  • As the story goes, Elvis Presley and his new bride Priscilla had originally planned on getting married in what was known then as the House of Tomorrow in the spring of 1967.
    Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As far as the mechanics of the x-ray specs project goes, what the pair of hackers have confirmed is that all five technologies used are new but readily available.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of goes
Verb
  • The film mixes physical comedy, as when Iris struggles to sleep in her own bed after Apollo takes it over, with a tear-jerking exploration of the way animals grieve the deaths of their owners.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The police video shows the officers milling about and talking as Nichols struggles with his injuries.
    Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of struggles
Verb
  • An emergency declaration gives the governor total authority over state agencies and police powers.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of gives
Verb
  • The rally in equity could be derailed if the central government’s fiscal stimulus package misses expectations, according to Macquarie Capital’s Hsiao.
    Anniek Bao,Sonia Heng, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Morrison misses his late partner’s gigantic belly laugh that would engulf everything in its orbit.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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