as in initiation
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as in establishing
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
John Harvard did not actually found the university that now bears his name
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Recent Examples of founding
Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
After a period co-founding a video game company, West started flying airplanes and learned about the conspiracies that accompany aircraft, according to his author biography on Amazon.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Jack Hanley, its founding dealer, then relocated the gallery to San Francisco in 1990 and changed its name to the current one.
—Alex Greenberger For Artnews, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
Rounding out the top three on the new Forbes China VC list were Richard Liu, a founding partner at Wuyuan Capital, and Richard Li, president of Legend Capital.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This dedication to maintaining authenticity within every bite is personal, stemming from Alexandra Foods’ founding story.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Forbes Valuation Sean Combs was once on the path to becoming a billionaire thanks to his extensive music career, business ventures that included the Sean John fashion and fragrance lines and founding the Revolt TV network and since unrealized plans to become a cannabis mogul.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
From founding the controversial alcoholic beverage Four Loko to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the better-for-you space, Chris Hunter has navigated an unconventional path to success.
—Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Neil Shen, the founding partner of HongShan – formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, topped an annual list of China’s best venture capital investors released on Tuesday by Forbes China, the licensed Chinese-language edition of Forbes magazine.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beginning in baseball, Dick held an integral role in founding the first American soccer league and through several iterations, aiding Atlanta United’s success in MLS.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
After a period co-founding a video game company, West started flying airplanes and learned about the conspiracies that accompany aircraft, according to his author biography on Amazon.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Jack Hanley, its founding dealer, then relocated the gallery to San Francisco in 1990 and changed its name to the current one.
—Alex Greenberger For Artnews, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
Rounding out the top three on the new Forbes China VC list were Richard Liu, a founding partner at Wuyuan Capital, and Richard Li, president of Legend Capital.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This dedication to maintaining authenticity within every bite is personal, stemming from Alexandra Foods’ founding story.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Forbes Valuation Sean Combs was once on the path to becoming a billionaire thanks to his extensive music career, business ventures that included the Sean John fashion and fragrance lines and founding the Revolt TV network and since unrealized plans to become a cannabis mogul.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
From founding the controversial alcoholic beverage Four Loko to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the better-for-you space, Chris Hunter has navigated an unconventional path to success.
—Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Neil Shen, the founding partner of HongShan – formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, topped an annual list of China’s best venture capital investors released on Tuesday by Forbes China, the licensed Chinese-language edition of Forbes magazine.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for founding
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No illnesses were reported as of the Nov. 27 recall initiation.James Powel, The Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2024
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Box — The content solutions stock ticked 0.3% lower despite an initiation at buy from DA Davidson.Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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In this case, establishing retribution as the motive would be very clear, because Patel has laid out beforehand that in fact is his motive.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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In reality, the establishing exterior shot is a matte painting, and the interior of the structure and closer exterior shots were built out on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lot.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
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Watching Marty create characters that lived both in reality and also only his head, was a masterclass in spontaneous creation.Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Stir these directly into your batter, dough, or custard to infuse your creation with intense vanilla flavor.Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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The company will get to work with pioneering Shiseido Group brand Gallinée skincare on a proof of concept creating sun filters using molecules extracted from the cell membrane of bacteria.Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Bridging her pioneering work with the modern influences all around us (yes, even in Taylor Swift concerts), this wondrous doc is most thrilling as an archival endeavor of all that Fuller created and inspired.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Next? Aside from his leading position in DOGE, Musk is anticipated to play a significant role in the White House following Trump's inauguration on January 20.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Some universities have urged students to put off or cut short travel plans outside the US before the inauguration.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
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This involves engaging proactively with followers—responding to comments, initiating conversations, implementing a direct messaging strategy and actively seeking leads.Tony Pec, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Amazon faced its largest labor action to date in the United States, with nearly 10,000 employees initiating a strike on Thursday at facilities across several major urban centers.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Social media posts suggest that schools, kindergartens, and public institutions across Russia and occupied territories in Ukraine organized collective viewings of the broadcast.Anna Chernova, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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The firm reportedly bought its stake in the institution, which is frequented by A-list celebrities, for $50 million.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Now the made-to-order boat maker is launching three or four models annually, with many targeted toward aspirational buyers in their 30s or 40s.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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The builder has been busy, launching models at a faster clip than any other time in its history.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Founding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founding. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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