founders

NOUN

person who establishes an institution

Synonyms

STRONGEST

architect author benefactor builder creator designer inventor organizer patron planner

STRONG

beginner constructor framer generator initiator maker originator

WEAK

establisher forebearer institutor prime mover

Antonyms

STRONGEST

opponent

VERB

go under, fail

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abort break down fall through stumble

STRONG

collapse fall lurch miscarry misfire sink sprawl stagger submerge submerse trip

WEAK

be lost come to nothing go down go lame go to bottom

Antonyms

STRONG

increase rise

WEAK

accomplish achieve succeed

Example Sentences

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Founders now have a fundamental choice, she said: stay within China and scale domestically, or genuinely relocate even sooner.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

We were able to help contribute to all of the institutions that the Founders put into the Constitution and support them doing what they were supposed to do in this country.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

In addition to Team Wildcats, the inaugural flag football event features a team led by Brady and Jalen Hurts called Founders and another consisting of the U.S. men’s national flag football roster.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Tesla in 2017 said it would cost $200,000 and required a $50,000 deposit from customers to reserve their spot in line, while asking buyers for $250,000 up front for a limited-edition Founders model.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

He arrived here in the deep winter when the Founders were under attack from many foxes, vermin and a great wildcat.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques