FOUNDS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

founds

verb

present tense third-person singular of found

as in establishes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of founds Jean-Marie Le Pen founds the far-right National Front, building it around anti-immigration and nationalist policies. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 Goldschmied enters a partnership with Renzo Rosso and co-founds Diesel. — Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site. — Fabiola Sanchez, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026 Last year, people searching for missing relatives founds piles of shoes and other clothing, as well as bone fragments, at what authorities later said was a Jalisco cartel recruitment and training site. — Garrett Haake, NBC news, 22 Feb. 2026 Jackson also founds the National Rainbow Coalition, whose mission is to protect, defend and gain civil rights by leveling the economic and educational playing fields, and to promote peace and justice around the world. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 But the gun has more limited ammunition compared to semi-automatic pistols that can carry 10 to 17 founds or more. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for founds

Verb

The rule also establishes new design requirements, including a tracking barcode for mail-in ballot envelopes that states must create and submit to the USPS for approval.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Assembly Bill 1633 establishes the Private Detention Facility Tax Law, which would impose an annual 25% tax on operators of private detention centers.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of establishes

Verb

That’s when Issa initiates a threesome, something that none of them is fully into.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
After a company initiates a recall, the FDA evaluates the situation and assigns a recall classification based on the level of health hazard posed by the product.

— Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of initiates

Verb

Making robots skillful The second stage introduces a latent diffusion model, which gives BeyondMimic its ability to generate and combine movements.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Unlike owning Bitcoin directly, MSTR introduces leverage, financing, and a capital-structure that can outperform Bitcoin during rallies.

— Tony Zhang, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of introduces

Verb

The Patriot system tracks the missile, predicts its path and launches within minutes, all while carrying out complex calculations to ensure the interceptor finds its target.

— Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
The council launches as New York City employment sits near a record high.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of launches

Verb

The soft gray-white rattan complements the tailored beige high-density comfort cushions and creates an airy backdrop for your ever-evolving collection of seasonal all-weather pillows and throws.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
On paper, deploying Wade creates an obvious advantageous matchup.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of creates

Browse Nearby Words

found out

founds

fountain

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Founds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founds. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of founds

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

conscientious

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes