found

verb

Definition of foundnext
as in to establish
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 found Julius Rosenwald, who founded the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, which opened in 1933, was driven by the conviction that education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. — Ronald Leopold, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 For the last decade, however, it’s been in the hands of hoteliers Ollie Vigors and Joel Cadbury, part of the family that founded the beloved British chocolate brand. — Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 The restaurant was founded by Manuel Maloof and his father, a Lebanese immigrant who ran a billiard room in downtown Atlanta. — Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Katsis founded the management firm Prospect Park with Kwatinetz and Rich Frank in 2008, taking on many of their earlier clients along with the likes of Smashing Pumpkins, Jane’s Addiction, Morrissey and 5 Seconds of Summer. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for found
Recent Examples of Synonyms for found
  1. establish
  2. pioneer
  3. introduce
  4. create
  5. initiate
  6. launch
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  • City Directors Kathy Webb and Capi Peck requested the proposal to establish the six-month moratorium earlier this summer.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In 2009, Boko Haram, based in the northeast of the country, began a campaign of guerrilla attacks and suicide bombings, in an effort to establish a caliphate in the region.
    — Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of establish
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  • Denver became a household name playing the title role on Gilligan’s Island, while Kuehl left acting behind entirely to become a pioneering figure in the California legislature.
    — Sophie Clausen, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • His work pioneered investigations into innovative approaches targeting cancer stem cells and integrative oncology.
    — Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of pioneer
Verb
  • The macOS ecosystem had to deal with a similar issue when the function keys were replaced by the touch-sensitive Touch Bar, introduced in 2016.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Butterfly Bash was introduced as the signature celebration of the milestone year.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of introduce
Verb
  • Offering a clever twist, the warm cake is poked with the handle of a wooden spoon, creating space for a vanilla-pineapple pudding to sink deep into the crumb.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • David is a design leader, teacher, and strategist with deep expertise in creating new products, services, and training solutions.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of create
Verb
  • Massachusetts voters rejected income tax eliminations in 2002 and 2008 that were initiated by citizens, not lawmakers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Biden administration viewed cryptocurrency as an avenue for fraud and destabilizing traditional finance, and initiated enforcement actions against exchanges and coins.
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of initiate
Verb
  • Convincing Washington to launch a major war was a triumph for the Israeli leader.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In the fourth inning, the 25-year-old Bowen launched a 384-foot solo drive to left field that put the Padres up 4-0.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of launch

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