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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But these facts are being buried to construct a narrative that valorizes the founders.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

The founders of defense-technology startup Anduril have been especially harsh in their criticism.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

At Patomak, many of Jain’s clients were young founders who he says would rib him for coming to meetings in a necktie, even on weekends.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“From the beginning, we always strive to support the whole player. Physically, mentally, emotionally, psychologically,” said Julie Uhrman, one of Angel City’s founders and now a principal adviser to the team.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

In addition to being a practicing physician, he had been one of the founders of the Youth League, an active participant in the Defiance Campaign, and the treasurer of the ANC.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela